Pyrrole, Thiophene, Furan, Imidazole, Oxazole, and Thiazole Derivatives

ABSTRACT

Disclosed are compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein R Q , R 7 , n, Q 2 , Q 3 , Y, and X 1 -X 3  are as defined herein. Compounds of Formula I are useful in the treatment of diseases and/or conditions related to cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, arthritis, angiogenesis, or the like. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the invention and methods of treating the aforementioned conditions using such compounds.

This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application No. 60/823,419, filed Aug. 24, 2006, the disclosure of which in incorporated herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates to pyrrole, thiophene, furan imidazole, oxazole, and thiazole derivatives and more specifically to such compounds that are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and/or conditions related to cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation and inflammation-associated disorders, and conditions associated with angiogenesis. Compounds of the invention are also useful in the treatment and/or prevention of infectious diseases, in particular, fungal and viral infections.

2. Description of the Related Art

Cancer is characterized by abnormal cellular proliferation. Cancer cells exhibit a number of properties that make them dangerous to the host, typically including an ability to invade other tissues and to induce capillary ingrowth, which assures that the proliferating cancer cells have an adequate supply of blood. A hallmark of cancerous cells is their abnormal response to control mechanisms that regulate cell division in normal cells; thus, the cells continue to divide until they ultimately kill the host.

Angiogenesis is a highly regulated process under normal conditions, however many diseases are driven by persistent unregulated angiogenesis. Unregulated angiogenesis may either cause a particular disease directly or exacerbate an existing pathological condition. For example, ocular neovascularization has not only been implicated as the most common cause of blindness, but also is believed the dominant cause of many eye diseases. Further, in certain existing conditions, for example arthritis, newly formed capillary blood vessels invade the joints and destroy cartilage, or in the case of diabetes, new capillaries formed in the retina invade the vitreous, bleed, and cause blindness. Growth and metastasis of solid tumors are also dependent on angiogenesis (Folkman, J., Cancer Research, 46, 467-473 (1986), Folkman, J., Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 82, 4-6 (1989). It has been shown, for example, that tumors which enlarge to greater than 2 mm must obtain their own blood supply and do so by inducing the growth of new capillary blood vessels. Once these new blood vessels become embedded in the tumor, they provide a means for tumor cells to enter the circulation and metastasize to distant sites such as liver, lung or bone (Weidner, N., et al., The New England Journal of Medicine, 324(1), 1-8 (1991). Under conditions of unregulated angiogenesis, therapeutic methods designed to control, repress, and/or inhibit angiogenesis could lead to the abrogation or mitigation of these conditions and diseases.

Inflammation is related to a variety of disorders such as pain, headaches, fever, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, menstrual cramps, tendonitis, bursitis, psoriasis, eczema, burns, dermatitis, inflammatory bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, vascular diseases, Hodgkin's disease, sclerodoma, rheumatic fever, type I diabetes, myasthenia gravis, sarcoidosis, nephrotic syndrome, Behcet's syndrome, polymyositis, hypersensitivity, conjunctivitis, gingivitis, post-injury swelling, myocardial ischemia, cerebral ischemia (stroke), sepsis and the like.

Heat-shock protein 90 (HSP-90) is a cellular chaperone protein required for the activation of several eukaryotic protein kinases, including the cyclin-dependent kinase CDK4. Geldanamycin, an inhibitor of the protein-refolding activity of HSP-90, has been shown to have antiproliferative and antitumor activities.

HSP-90 is a molecular chaperone that guides the normal folding, intracellular disposition and proteolytic turnover of many key regulators of cell growth and survival. Its function is subverted during oncogenesis to make malignant transformation possible and to facilitate rapid somatic evolution, and to allow mutant proteins to retain or even gain function. Inhibition of HSP-90 will slow those process and thus has therapeutic use (Whitesell L, Lindquist, S L, Nature Rev. Cancer, 2005, 10, 761-72).

Ansamycin antibiotics, e.g., herbimycin A (HA), geldanamycin (GM), and 17-allylaminogeldanamycin (17-AAG) are thought to exert their anticancerous effects by tight binding of the N-terminus pocket of HSP-90, thereby destabilizing substrates that normally interact with HSP-90 (Stebbins, C. et al. Cell 1997, 89, 239-250). This pocket is highly conserved and has weak homology to the ATP-binding site of DNA gyrase (Stebbins, C. et al., supra; Grenert, J. P. et al. J. Biol. Chem. 1997,272,23843-50).

In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that occupancy of this N-terminal pocket by ansamycins and other HSP-90 inhibitors alters HSP-90 function and inhibits protein folding. At high concentrations, ansamycins and other HSP-90 inhibitors have been shown to prevent binding of protein substrates to HSP-90 (Scheibel, T. H. et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 1999, 96, 1297-302; Schulte, T. W. et al. J. Biol. Chem. 1995,270,24585-8; Whitesell, L., et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 1994, 91, 8324-8328). Ansamycins have also been demonstrated to inhibit the ATP-dependent release of chaperone-associated protein substrates (Schneider, C. L. et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., USA 1996, 93, 14536-41; Sepp-Lorenzino et al. J. Biol. Chem. 1995,270,16580-16587). In either event, the substrates are degraded by a ubiquitin-dependent process in the proteasome (Schneider, C. L., supra; Sepp-Lorenzino, L., et al. J. Biol. Claim. 1995,270, 16580-16587; Whitesell, L. et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 1994, 91, 8324-8328). HSP-90 substrate destabilization occurs in tumor and non-transformed cells alike and has been shown to be especially effective on a subset of signaling regulators, e.g., Raf (Schulte, T. W. et al., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 1997, 239, 655-9 Schulte, T. W., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 1995,270, 24585-8), nuclear steroid receptors (Segnitz, B.; U. Gehring J. Biol. Chem. 1997, 272, 18694-18701; Smith, D. F. et al. Mol. Cell. Biol. 1995,15, 6804-12), v-Src (Whitesell, L., et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 1994, 91, 8324-8328) and certain transmembrane tyrosine kinases (Sepp-Lorenzino, L. et al. J. Biol. Chez. 1995,270, 16580-16587) such as EGF receptor (EGFR) and HER2/Neu (Hartmann, F., et al. Int. J. Cancer 1997,70, 221-9; Miller, P. et al. Cancer Res. 1994,54, 2724-2730; Mimnaugh, E. G., et al. J. Biol. Clzem. 1996,271, 22796-801; Schnur, R. et al. J. Med. Chenu. 1995, 38, 3806-3812), CDK4, and mutant p53. Erlichman et al. Proc. AACR 2001, 42, abstract 4474. The ansamycin-induced loss of these proteins leads to the selective disruption of certain regulatory pathways and results in growth arrest at specific phases of the cell cycle (Muise-Heimericks, R. C. et al. J. Biol. Chez. 1998, 273, 29864-72), and apoptosis, and/or differentiation of cells so treated (Vasilevskaya, A. et al. Cancer Res., 1999,59, 3935-40). Inhibitors of HSP-90 thus will be useful for the treatment and/or prevention of many types of cancers and proliferative disorders, and may also be useful as traditional antibiotics.

Inhibition of HSP-90 is also known to result in up regulation of the expression of the chaperone HSP70. HSP70 up regulation is considered to be of therapeutic benefit for treatment of a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases including, but not limited to: Alzheimer's disease; Parkinson's disease; Dementia with Lewy bodies; Amyotropic lateral scleriosis (ALS); Polyglutamine disease; Huntington's disease; Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA); and Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA1-3,7). Therefore, the compounds described in the invention are of potential therapeutic use for treatment of such neurodegenerative diseases (Muchowski, P. J., Wacker J. L., Nat. Rev. Neurosci. 2005, 6, 11-22.; Shen H. Y., et al. J. Biol. Chem. 2005, 280, 39962-9).

Inhibition of HSP-90 also has anti-fungal activity, both as a stand alone therapy and in combination with standard anti-fungal therapies such as the azole class of drugs. Therefore, the compounds described in the invention are of potential therapeutic use for treatment of fungal infections including, but not limited to, life threatening systemic fungal infections (Cowen, L. E., Lindquist, S., Science 2005, 309, 2185-9).

HSP-90 has also been shown to be important to viral transcription and replication, in particular for such processes in HIV-1 and Hepatitis C virus. See J Biol. Chem. 2000 Jan. 7; 275(1):279-87; J. Virol. 2004 December; 78(23):13122-31; and Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2007 Feb. 23; 353(4):882-8. Epub 2006 Dec. 22. Inhibitors of HSP-90 have been shown to attenuate infection in animal models of polio infection. See Genes Dev. 2007 (21) 195-205.

Inhibitors of HSP-90 have been shown to attenuate inflammation via lowering the level of a number of client proteins associated inflammation process. See FASEB J. 2007 July; 21(9):2113-23.

Inhibition of HSP-90 is also expected to result in antimalarial activity; thus, inhibitors of this protein are useful as antimalarial drugs.

There is a continuing need for new methods of treating cancer, inflammation and inflammation-associated disorders, and conditions or diseases related to uncontrolled angiogenesis.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In a broad aspect, the invention encompasses compounds of formula I,

wherein R_(Q), R₇, n, Q₂, Q₃, Y, and X₁-X₃ are as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions containing those compounds and methods employing such compounds or compositions in the treatment of diseases and/or conditions related to cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, arthritis, angiogenesis, or the like.

The invention also includes intermediates that are useful in making the compounds of the invention.

The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of Formula I and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, solvent, adjuvant or diluent.

The invention further provides methods of treating disease such as cancer, inflammation, arthritis, angiogenesis, and infection in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising administering to the patient a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of Formula I, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound or salt of Formula I.

The invention also provides the use of a compound or salt according to Formula I for the manufacture of a medicament for use in treating cancer, inflammation, arthritis, angiogenesis, or infection.

The invention also provides methods of preparing the compounds of the invention and the intermediates used in those methods.

The invention also provides methods of treating a disease or condition related to cell proliferation comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I to a patient in need of such treatment.

The invention also provides methods of treating a disease or condition related to cell proliferation comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I to a patient in need of such treatment, where the disease of condition is cancer, inflammation, or arthritis.

The invention further provides methods of treating a subject suffering from a disease or disorder of proteins that are either client proteins for HSP-90 or indirectly affect its client proteins, comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I.

The invention further provides methods of treating a subject suffering from a disease or disorder of proteins that are either client proteins for HSP-90 or indirectly affect its client proteins, comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I, wherein the HSP-90 mediated disorder is selected from the group of inflammatory diseases, infections, autoimmune disorders, stroke, ischemia, cardiac disorders, neurological disorders, fibrogenetic disorders, proliferative disorders, tumors, leukemias, neoplasms, cancers, carcinomas, metabolic diseases and malignant disease.

The invention further provides methods of treating a subject suffering from a fibrogenetic disorder of proteins that are either client proteins for HSP-90 or indirectly affect its client proteins, comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I, wherein the fibrogenetic disorder is selected from the group of scleroderma, polymyositis, systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, liver cirrhosis, keloid formation, interstitial nephritis and pulmonary fibrosis.

The invention provides methods of protecting a subject from infection caused by an organism selected from Plasmodium species, preferably Plasmodium falciparum. These methods comprising administering a compound or salt of Formula I, preferably in an effective amount, to a subject at risk of infection due to exposure to such organism.

The invention additionally provides methods of reducing the level of infection in a subject where the infection is caused by an organism selected from Plasmodium species, again preferably Plasmodium falciparum. These methods comprise administering to an infected subject an effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I.

The invention further provides methods for treating a patient infected with a metazoan parasite. These methods involve administering an amount of a compound of the invention effective to kill the parasite.

The invention further provides methods for treating a patient infected with a metazoan parasite wherein the parasite is Plasmodium falciparum. These methods involve administering an amount of a compound or salt of the invention effective to kill the parasite.

The invention also provides methods of treating and/or preventing viral infections in patients in need of such treatment comprising administration of a compound or salt of formula I.

The invention further encompasses kits comprising compounds of the invention or pharmaceutical composition thereof in a package with instructions for using he compound or composition.

The invention further provides compounds that may be administered alone or in combination with other drugs or therapies known to be effective to treat the disease to enhance overall effectiveness of therapy.

The invention further provides methods for treating a fungal infection in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I and an optional anti-fungal agent or drug.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides compounds of formula I,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each m is independently 0, 1, or 2; n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;

Q₂ is O, S, or NR₄; Q₃ is N or CR₄; X₁ is N or CR_(C);

X₂ and X₃ are independently C(R₅) (R₆), O, NR₅, or S(O)_(m);

Y is N or CR_(C);

one R_(Q) is R₃ and the other is R₂₁, wherein

-   -   R₂₁ is cyano, —C(O)OH, —C(O)—O(C₁-C₆alkyl), or a group of the         formula

-   -    wherein     -   R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆         alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl,         heterocycloalkyl, wherein         -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and             heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4             groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,             halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino,             nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         -   or R₁ and R₂ together with the nitrogen to which they are             both attached, form a heterocycloalkyl which optionally             contains one or more additional heteroatoms which are,             independently, O, N, S, or N(R_(CN))         -   and         -   X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or             N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy);             R₃ and each R₄ are each independently (a) H, (b) halo,             or (c) a C₁-C₁₅ alkyl group where up to six of the carbon             atoms in said alkyl group are optionally replaced             independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety             selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O             atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately             adjacent each other, wherein             each R₂₂ is independently (i) heteroaryl, (ii) aryl, (iii)             saturated or unsaturated C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, or (iv)             saturated or unsaturated C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl, wherein     -   each R₂₂ is independently optionally substituted with at least         one group, which independently is hydroxy, halo, amino, cyano,         carboxy, carboxamido, nitro, oxo, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO-aryl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, (C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino; and     -   each R₂₂ is optionally fused to a C₆-C₁₀ aryl group, C₅-C₈         saturated cyclic group, or a C₅-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl group;         wherein each (c) is optionally substituted with halo,         -   cyano, nitro, R_(C), —S(O)_(m)—R_(N′), —O-G, or —N(G)₂, or             R₂₂, wherein         -   each G is independently —H, (C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, (C₁-C₁₀)             haloalkyl, (C₂-C₆)alkenyl, (C₂-C₆)alkynyl, or             (C₁-C₁₀)alkyl-Z, wherein Z is —OR₀ or —N(R₃₀)₂, wherein             -   each R₃₀ is independently —H or C₁-C₆ alkyl, or N(R₃₀)₂                 represents pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl,                 azepanyl, 1,3- or 1,4-diazepanyl, or morpholinyl, each                 of which is optionally substituted with hydroxy, amino,                 aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, mono- or di(C₁-C₆)alkylamino,                 C₁-C₆ alkoxy, or halogen;             -   R_(O) is -R_(O′) or —C(O)R_(O′),                 -   wherein R_(O′) is hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₂-C₁₀                     alkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇                     cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl,                     heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein                 -    each R_(O′) is optionally substituted with at least                     one group that are each independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,                     C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or                     di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano, nitro,                     halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,                     heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;     -   or R₃ and R₄ together with the atoms to which they are attached         form a 5-12 membered mono-, bi-, or tricyclic ring system fused         to the ring containing Q₂ and Q₃, where the 5-12 membered ring         is partially unsaturated or aromatic and optionally contains one         or two of oxygen, S(O)_(m), nitrogen, or NR₃₃ where R₃₃ is         hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl;         R₇ is O, S, NH, N—OH, N—NH₂, N—NHR₂₂, N—NH— (C₁-C₆ alkyl),         N—O—(C₀-C₆)alkyl-R₂₂, or N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy optionally substituted         with carboxy);         each R_(C) is independently halogen, cyano, nitro, or R_(N); and         each R_(N) is independently hydrogen, —C(O)R_(N′), C₁-C₁₀ alkyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇         cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, heterocycloalkyl,         aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein     -   each R_(N) is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that         are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano, nitro,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups within R_(N) are optionally             substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently             C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide;     -   R_(N′) is —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —OR_(N″), or —N(R_(CN))₂, wherein each         R_(CN) is independently —H, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl,         C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, —C(O)R_(N″), —C(O)OR_(N)″,         —C(O)N(R_(N″))₂, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   each R_(CN) is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups             that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen,             hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro,             halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and     -   each R_(N″) is independently hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀         haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, C₀-C₁₀         alkyl-aryl, or C₀-C₁₀ alkyl-heteroaryl;         R₅ and R₆ are each independently H, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆         haloalkyl, or aryl, wherein the aryl is optionally substituted         with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆         alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide,     -   or wherein any two adjacent substituted aryl positions, together         with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, optionally         form an unsaturated cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl;         or R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon to which they are attached         form a 3-8 membered ring.

In Formula I, R₃ and R₄ are, as noted above, independently (a) hydrogen, (b) halo, or (c) an alkyl group having from 1-15 carbon atoms. All, but no more than about six, of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group may be replaced independently by the various groups listed above in connection with Formula I. Replacement of any carbon atom is permitted, i.e., both internal and terminal carbon atoms. Further, the alkyl groups of from 1-15 carbon atoms may be straight or branched.

Thus, when the alkyl group is methyl, i.e., a one carbon atom alkyl group, replacement of that carbon atom with, for example, nitrogen or sulfur, the resulting group will not be an alkyl group but instead will be an amino or thio group, respectively. Similarly, when the carbon atom being replaced terminates the alkyl group, the terminal group will become another moiety such as pyrimidinyl, amino, phenyl, or hydroxy.

Replacement of a carbon atom with a group such as, for example, oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur will require appropriate adjustment of the number of hydrogens or other atoms required to satisfy the replacing atom's valency. Thus, when the replacement is N or O, the number of groups attached to the atom being replaced will be reduced by one or two to satisfy the valency of the nitrogen or oxygen respectively. Similar considerations will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art with respect to replacement by ethenyl and ethynyl.

Thus, replacement as permitted herein results in the term “C₁-C₁₅ alkyl” as defined in connection with Formula I encompassing groups such as, but not limited to: amino, hydroxy, phenyl, benzyl, propylaminoethoxy, butoxyethylamino, pyrid-2-ylpropyl, diethylaminomethyl, pentylsulfonyl, methylsulfonamidoethyl, 3-[4-(butylpyrimidin-2-yl)ethyl]phenyl, butoxy, dimethylamino, 4-(2-(benzylamino)ethyl)pyridyl, but-2-enylamino, 4-(1-(methylamino)pent-3-en-2-ylthio)phenyl, 2-(N-methyl-hexanamido)ethoxy)methyl, and 4-(((3-methoxy-4-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)but-1-enyl)(methyl)amino)-methyl)phenyl.

Further, replacement as permitted herein may result in an R₃ group that exceeds 15 atoms. For example, replacing 6 carbon atoms of a 11-carbon atom straight chain alkyl group with amino, tetrahydropyran, amino, chlorophenyl, imidazolyl, and hydroxy could result in an R₃ group of the formula:

Preferred compounds of Formula I include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula I include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula I include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula I include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula I include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula I include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Preferred compounds of formula I include those where R₇ is O or N—OH. More preferred compounds of formula I are those wherein R₇ is O.

Other preferred compounds of formula I are those where n is 0, 1, or 2. More preferred compounds of formula I are those wherein n is 1.

Other preferred compounds of formula I are those where X₁ is N.

Other preferred compounds of formula I are those where Y is N.

Other preferred compounds of formula I are those where X₁ is CR_(C).

Other preferred compounds of formula I are those where Y is CR_(C).

More preferred embodiments of formula I are those compounds where X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C). Even more preferred compounds of formula I are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.             Even more preferred compounds of formula I are those where,             X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen,             C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇             cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of formula I are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₃ alkyl, C₁-C₃ haloalkyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

Even more preferred compounds of formula I are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In another embodiment, more preferred compounds formula I are those where X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.

Even more preferred compounds of formula I are those where, X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of formula I are those where, X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of formula I are those where X₃ is CH₂.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of formula I are those where X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of formula I where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of formula I where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of formula I where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of formula I, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of formula I, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of formula I, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of formula I, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In another embodiment, the invention provides compounds according to Formula II,

wherein R_(Q), R₇, Q₂, R₄, X₁, X₂, X₃, Y, and n are as defined for Formula I.

Preferred compounds of Formula II include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula II include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula II include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula II include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula II include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula II include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Preferred compounds of Formula II include those where R₇ is O or N—OH. More preferred compounds of Formula II are those wherein R₇ is O.

Other preferred compounds of Formula II are those where n is 0, 1, or 2. More preferred compounds of Formula II are those wherein n is 1.

Other preferred compounds of Formula II are those where X₁ is N.

Other preferred compounds of Formula II are those where Y is N.

Other preferred compounds of Formula II are those where X₁ is CR_(C).

Other preferred compounds of Formula II are those where Y is CR_(C).

More preferred embodiments of Formula II are those compounds where X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C). Even more preferred compounds of Formula II are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein the aryl and         heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.         Even more preferred compounds of Formula II are those where, X₁         is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀         alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇         cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula II are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₃ alkyl, C₁-C₃ haloalkyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula II are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In another embodiment, more preferred compounds Formula II are those where X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.             Even more preferred compounds of Formula II are those where,             X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is             independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀             haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇             cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula II are those where, X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of Formula II are those where X₃ is CH₂.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of Formula II are those where X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula II where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula II where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula II where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of Formula II, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of Formula II, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH— (C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of Formula II, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of Formula II, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In another embodiment, the invention provides compounds according to Formula III,

wherein R_(Q), R₇, Q₂, X₁, X₂, X₃, Y, and n are as defined for Formula I.

Preferred compounds of Formula III include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula III include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula III include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula III include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula III include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula III include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Preferred compounds of Formula III include those where R₇ is O or N—OH. More preferred compounds of Formula III are those wherein R₇ is O.

Other preferred compounds of Formula III are those where n is 0, 1, or 2. More preferred compounds of Formula III are those wherein n is 1.

Other preferred compounds of Formula III are those where X₁ is N.

Other preferred compounds of Formula III are those where Y is N.

Other preferred compounds of Formula III are those where X₁ is CR_(C).

Other preferred compounds of Formula III are those where Y is CR_(C).

More preferred embodiments of Formula III are those compounds where X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C). Even more preferred compounds of Formula III are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.             Even more preferred compounds of Formula III are those             where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen,             halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl,             or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula III are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₃ alkyl, C₁-C₃ haloalkyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula III are those where, X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C), wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In another embodiment, more preferred compounds Formula III are those where X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.             Even more preferred compounds of Formula III are those             where, X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is             independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀             haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇             cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula III are those where, X₁ and Y are each CR_(C), wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of Formula III are those where X₃ is CH₂.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of Formula III are those where X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula III where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula III where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula III where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of Formula III, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of Formula III, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of Formula III, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of Formula III, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In another embodiment, the invention provides compounds according to Formula IV,

wherein R_(Q), R₇, Q₂, R₄, X₁, X₂, X₃, and R_(C) are as defined for Formula I.

Preferred compounds of Formula IV include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula IV include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula IV include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula IV include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula IV include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula IV include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Preferred compounds of Formula IV include those where R₇ is O or N—OH. More preferred compounds of Formula IV are those wherein R₇ is O.

Other preferred compounds of Formula IV are those where X₁ is N.

Other preferred compounds of Formula IV are those where X₁ is CR_(C).

Even more preferred compounds of Formula IV wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula IV are those where R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula IV are those wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of Formula IV are those where X₃ is CH₂.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of Formula IV are those where X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula IV where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula IV where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula IV where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of Formula IV, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of Formula IV, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of Formula IV, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of Formula IV, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In another embodiment, the invention provides compounds according to Formula V,

wherein R_(Q), R₇, Q₂, X₁, X₂, X₃, and R_(C) are as defined for Formula I.

Preferred compounds of Formula V include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula V include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula V include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula V include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula V include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula V include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Preferred compounds of Formula V include those where R₇ is O or N—OH. More preferred compounds of Formula V are those wherein R₇ is O.

Other preferred compounds of Formula V are those where X₁ is N.

Other preferred compounds of Formula V are those where X₁ is CR_(C).

Even more preferred compounds of Formula V wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula V are those where R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula V are those wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of Formula V are those where X₃ is CH₂.

In another embodiment, preferred compounds of Formula V are those where X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula V where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula V where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula V where X₃ is CH₂ and X₂ is CR₅R₆, wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of Formula V, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of Formula V, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of Formula V, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of Formula V, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In another embodiment, the invention provides compounds according to Formula VI,

wherein R_(Q), R₅, R₆, Q₂, R₄, and R_(C) are as defined or Formula I.

Preferred compounds of Formula VI include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VI include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula VI include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula VI include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula VI include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula VI include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VI wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VI are those where R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VI are those wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula VI wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula VI wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of Formula VI, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of Formula VI, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of Formula VI, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of Formula VI, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In another embodiment, the invention provides compounds according to Formula VII,

wherein R_(Q), Q₂, R₅, R₆, and R_(C) are as defined for Formula I.

Preferred compounds of Formula VII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula VII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula VII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula VII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula VII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VII wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VII are those where R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VII are those wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula VII wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula VII wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of Formula VII, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of Formula VII, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of Formula VII, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of Formula VII, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In another embodiment, the invention provides compounds according to Formula VIII,

wherein R_(Q), Q₂, R₄, R₅, R₆, and R_(C) are as defined for Formula I.

Preferred compounds of Formula VIII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VIII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula VIII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula VIII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula VIII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula VIII include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VIII wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VIII are those where R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula VIII are those wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula VIII wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula VIII wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of Formula VIII, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of Formula VIII, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH— (C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of Formula VIII, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of Formula VIII, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In another embodiment, the invention provides compounds according to Formula IX,

wherein R_(Q), Q₂, R₅, R₆, and R_(C) are as defined for Formula I.

Preferred compounds of Formula IX include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O—, —NH—, —S(O)_(m)—, or —S(O)₂NH—, and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula IX include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula IX include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—         (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀         alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or         R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula IX include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —N(H)R_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Additional preferred compounds of Formula IX include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl,         C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino,         cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂,         —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl,         —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy,         mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Most preferred compounds of Formula IX include those where R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or —OR_(Z1), wherein R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other,

-   -   wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available         position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, hydroxy, carboxy,         carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, mono- or         di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula IX wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with from 1-4         groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy,         halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano,         nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide,         heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein         -   the aryl and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted             with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl,             C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or             di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula IX are those where R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.

Even more preferred compounds of Formula IX are those wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula IX wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment, the invention provides compounds of Formula IX wherein R₅ and R₆ are each independently hydrogen or C₁-C₃ alkyl.

Other preferred compounds of Formula IX, are those wherein R₂₁ is cyano.

Other more preferred compounds of Formula IX, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and         X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or         N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy).

Other more preferred compounds of Formula IX, are those wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein

-   -   each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl         group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are         independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy,         amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl,         halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide;         and

X₄ is O.

Other even more preferred compounds of Formula IX, are those wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.

In a second aspect, the invention encompasses a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound or salt of Formula I.

In a preferred embodiment of the second aspect, the invention encompasses a method of treating cancer comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a compound or salt of Formula I or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound or salt of Formula I.

In a third aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cancer, inflammation, or arthritis in a patient in need of such treatment.

In a preferred embodiment of the third aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cancer, inflammation, or arthritis in a patient in need of such treatment.

In a fourth aspect, the invention encompasses a package comprising a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX in a container with instructions on how to use the compound.

In a preferred embodiment of the fourth aspect, the invention encompasses a package comprising a compound or salt of Formula I in a container with instructions on how to use the compound.

In a fifth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt according to any of Formulas I-IX for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease or condition related to cell proliferation in a patient in need of such treatment.

In a preferred embodiment of the fifth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt according to Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease or condition related to cell proliferation in a patient in need of such treatment.

In a sixth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt according to any of Formulas I-IX for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease or condition related to cell proliferation in a patient in need of such treatment, wherein the disease or condition is cancer, inflammation, or arthritis.

In a preferred embodiment of the sixth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt according to Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease or condition related to cell proliferation in a patient in need of such treatment, wherein the disease or condition is cancer, inflammation, or arthritis.

In a seventh aspect, the invention encompasses the use of therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease or disorder related to the activity of heat shock protein 90, in a subject in need of such.

In a preferred embodiment of the seventh aspect, the invention encompasses the use of therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease or disorder related to the activity of heat shock protein 90, in a subject in need of such.

In a eighth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease or disorder related to the activity of heat shock protein 90 and/or its client proteins, in a subject in need of such, wherein the HSP-90 mediated disorder is selected from the group of inflammatory diseases, infections, autoimmune disorders, stroke, ischemia, cardiac disorders, neurological disorders, fibrogenetic disorders, proliferative disorders, tumors, leukemias, neoplasms, cancers, carcinomas, metabolic diseases and malignant disease.

In a preferred embodiment of the eighth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I, alone or in combination with another therapeutic agent, for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease or disorder related to the activity of heat shock protein 90 and/or its client proteins, in a subject in need of such, wherein the HSP-90 mediated disorder is selected from the group of inflammatory diseases, infections, autoimmune disorders, stroke, ischemia, cardiac disorders, neurological disorders, fibrogenetic disorders, proliferative disorders, tumors, leukemias, neoplasms, cancers, carcinomas, metabolic diseases and malignant disease.

In a preferred aspect embodiment of the eighth aspect, the invention encompasses methods for the treatment of cancer in a subject in need of such treatment comprising administration of therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I, in combination with at least one other therapeutic agent.

In a more preferred aspect embodiment of the eighth aspect, the invention encompasses methods for treating cancer in a subject in need of such treatment, the methods comprising administration of therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I, in combination with at least one other anti-cancer agent.

In another preferred aspect embodiment of the eighth aspect, the invention encompasses methods for treating cancer, the methods comprising administration, to a subject in need of such treatment, of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I, in combination with radiation therapy.

In a ninth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a fibrogenetic disorder related to the activity of heat shock protein 90, in a subject in need of such, wherein the fibrogenetic disorder is selected from the group of scleroderma, polymyositis, systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, liver cirrhosis, keloid formation, interstitial nephritis and pulmonary fibrosis.

In a tenth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX for the preparation of a medicament for protecting a subject from infection caused by an organism selected from Plasmodium species.

In a preferred embodiment of the tenth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for protecting a subject from infection caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

In an eleventh aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX for the preparation of a medicament for reducing the level of infection caused by an organism selected from Plasmodium species in a subject in need of such treatment.

In a preferred embodiment of the eleventh aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for reducing the level of infection caused by an organism selected from Plasmodium species in a subject in need of such treatment.

In a preferred aspect of the eleventh aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for reducing the level of infection caused by Plasmodium falciparum in a subject in need of such treatment

In a twelfth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX for the preparation of a medicament for treating a patient infected with a metazoan parasite.

In a preferred embodiment of the twelfth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for treating a patient infected with a metazoan parasite.

In a more preferred embodiment of the twelfth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I for the preparation of a medicament for treating a patient infected by a metazoan parasite which is Plasmodium falciparum.

In a thirteenth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of any of Formulas I-IX in combination with one or more known anti-fungal drugs for the preparation of a medicament for treating a patient infected with a fungal infection.

In a preferred embodiment of the thirteenth aspect, the invention encompasses the use of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of Formula I in combination with one or more known anti-fungal drugs for the preparation of a medicament for treating a patient infected with a fungal infection.

In the methods for treating viral infections, particular viral infections include those resulting from HIV-1 and Hepatitis C virus.

DEFINITIONS

In Formula I, R₂ is, as noted above, independently (a) hydrogen, (b) halo, or (c) an alkyl group having from 1-15 carbon atoms. All, but no more than about six, of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group may be replaced independently by the various groups listed above in connection with Formula I.

Thus, when the alkyl group is methyl, i.e., a one carbon atom alkyl group, replacement of that carbon atom with, for example, nitrogen or sulfur, the resulting group will not be an alkyl group but instead will be an amino or thio group, respectively. Similarly, when the carbon atom being replaced terminates the alkyl group, the terminal group will become another moiety such as pyrimidinyl, amino, phenyl, or hydroxy.

Replacement of a carbon atom with a group such as, for example, oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur will require appropriate adjustment of the number of hydrogens or other atoms required to satisfy the replacing atom's valency. Thus, when the replacement is N or O, the number of groups attached to the atom being replaced will be reduced by one or two to satisfy the valency of the nitrogen or oxygen respectively. Similar considerations will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art with respect to replacement by ethenyl and ethynyl.

Thus, replacement as permitted herein results in the term “C₁-C₁₅ alkyl” as defined in connection with Formula I encompassing groups such as, but not limited to: amino, hydroxy, phenyl, benzyl, propylaminoethoxy, butoxyethylamino, pyrid-2-ylpropyl, diethylaminomethyl, pentylsulfonyl, methylsulfonamidoethyl, 3-[4-(butylpyrimidin-2-yl)ethyl]phenyl, butoxy, dimethylamino, 4-(2-(benzylamino)ethyl)pyridyl, but-2-enylamino, 4-(1-(methylamino)pent-3-en-2-ylthio)phenyl, 2-(N-methyl-hexanamido)ethoxy)methyl, and 4-(((3-methoxy-4-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)but-1-enyl)(methyl)amino)-methyl)phenyl.

The term “alkoxy” represents an alkyl group of indicated number of carbon atoms attached to the parent molecular moiety through an oxygen bridge. Examples of alkoxy groups include, for example, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy and isopropoxy.

As used herein, the term “alkyl” includes those alkyl groups of a designated number of carbon atoms. Alkyl groups may be straight, or branched. Examples of “alkyl” include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, iso-, sec- and tert-butyl, pentyl, hexyl, heptyl, 3-ethylbutyl, and the like.

The term “alkenyl” as used herein, means a straight or branched chain hydrocarbon containing from 2 to 10 carbons and containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond formed by the removal of two hydrogens. Representative examples of alkenyl include, but are not limited to, ethenyl, 2-propenyl, 2-methyl-2-propenyl, 3-butenyl, 4-pentenyl, 5-hexenyl, 2-heptenyl, 2-methyl-1-heptenyl, and 3-decenyl.

The term “alkenoxy” refers to an alkenyl group attached to the parent group through an oxygen atom.

The term “alkynyl” as used herein, means a straight or branched chain hydrocarbon group containing from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. Representative examples of alkynyl include, but are not limited, to acetylenyl, 1-propynyl, 2-propynyl, 3-butynyl, 2-pentynyl, and 1-butynyl.

The term “aryl” refers to an aromatic hydrocarbon ring system containing at least one aromatic ring. The aromatic ring may optionally be fused or otherwise attached to other aromatic hydrocarbon rings or non-aromatic hydrocarbon rings. Examples of aryl groups include, for example, phenyl, naphthyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene and biphenyl. Preferred examples of aryl groups include phenyl, naphthyl, and anthracenyl. More preferred aryl groups are phenyl and naphthyl. Most preferred is phenyl. The aryl groups of the invention may be substituted with various groups as provided herein. Thus, any carbon atom present within an aryl ring system and available for substitution may be further bonded to a variety of ring substituents, such as, for example, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, amino, C₁-C₈alkyl, C₁-C₈alkoxy, mono- and di(C₁-C₈alkyl)amino, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, (C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl) alkyl, (C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl) alkoxy, C₂-C₉heterocycloalkyl, C₁-C₈alkenyl, C₁-C₈alkynyl, halo(C₁-C₈)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₈)alkoxy, oxo, amino(C₁-C₈)alkyl, mono- and di(C₁-C₈alkyl)amino(C₁-C₈)alkyl, C₁-C₈acyl, C₁-C₈acyloxy, C₁-C₈sulfonyl, C₁-C₈thio, C₁-C₈sulfonamido, C₁-C₈-aminosulfonyl.

The term “carboxy” as used herein, means a —CO₂H group.

The term “cycloalkyl” refers to a C₃-C₈ cyclic hydrocarbon. Examples of cycloalkyl include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl and cyclooctyl. More preferred are C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl groups. The cycloalkyl groups of the invention may be substituted with various groups as provided herein. Thus, any carbon atom present within a cycloalkyl ring system and available for substitution may be further bonded to a variety of ring substituents, such as, for example, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, amino, C₁-C₈alkyl, C₁-C₈alkoxy, mono- and di(C₁-C₈alkyl)amino, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, (C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl) alkyl, (C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl) alkoxy, C₂-C₉heterocycloalkyl, C₁-C₈alkenyl, C₁-C₈alkynyl, halo(C₁-C₈)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₈)alkoxy, oxo, amino(C₁-C₈)alkyl and mono- and di(C₁-C₈alkyl)amino(C₁-C₈)alkyl.

The terms “halogen” or “halo” indicate fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine.

The term “haloalkoxy” refers to an alkoxy group substituted with one or more halogen atoms, where each halogen is independently F, Cl, Br or I. Preferred halogens are F and Cl. Preferred haloalkoxy groups contain 1-6 carbons, more preferably 1-4 carbons, and still more preferably 1-2 carbons. “Haloalkoxy” includes perhaloalkoxy groups, such as OCF₃ or OCF₂CF₃. A preferred haloalkoxy group is trifluoromethoxy.

The term “haloalkyl” refers to an alkyl group substituted with one or more halogen atoms, where each halogen is independently F, Cl, Br or I. Preferred halogens are F and Cl. Preferred haloalkyl groups contain 1-6 carbons, more preferably 1-4 carbons, and still more preferably 1-2 carbons. “Haloalkyl” includes perhaloalkyl groups, such as CF₃ or CF₂CF₃. A preferred haloalkyl group is trifluoromethyl.

The term “heterocycloalkyl” refers to a ring or ring system containing at least one heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, wherein said heteroatom is in a non-aromatic ring. The heterocycloalkyl ring is optionally fused to or otherwise attached to other heterocycloalkyl rings and/or non-aromatic hydrocarbon rings and/or phenyl rings. Preferred heterocycloalkyl groups have from 3 to 7 members. More preferred heterocycloalkyl groups have 5 or 6 members. Examples of heterocycloalkyl groups include, for example, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, piperidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyridinoyl, and pyrazolidinyl. Preferred heterocycloalkyl groups include piperidinyl, piperazinyl, morpholinyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyridinonyl, dihydropyrrolidinyl, and pyrrolidinonyl. The heterocycloalkyl groups of the invention may be substituted with various groups as provided herein. Thus, any atom present within a heterocycloalkyl ring and available for substitution may be further bonded to a variety of ring substituents, such as, for example, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, amino, C₁-C₈alkyl, C₁-C₈alkoxy, mono- and di(C₁-C₈alkyl)amino, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, (C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl) alkyl, (C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl) alkoxy, C₂-C₉heterocycloalkyl, C₁-C₈alkenyl, C₁-C₈alkynyl, halo(C₁-C₈)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₈)alkoxy, oxo, amino(C₁-C₈)alkyl and mono- and di(C₁-C₈alkyl)amino(C₁-C₈)alkyl.

The term “heteroaryl” refers to an aromatic ring system containing at least one heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. The heteroaryl ring may be fused or otherwise attached to one or more heteroaryl rings, aromatic or non-aromatic hydrocarbon rings or heterocycloalkyl rings. Examples of heteroaryl groups include, for example, pyridine, furan, thienyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline and pyrimidines. The heteroaryl groups of the invention may be substituted with various groups as provided herein. Thus, any carbon atom present within an heteroaryl ring system and available for substitution may be further bonded to a variety of ring substituents, such as, for example, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, amino, C₁-C₈alkyl, C₁-C₈alkoxy, mono- and di(C₁-C₈alkyl)amino, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, (C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl) alkyl, (C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl) alkoxy, C₂-C₉heterocycloalkyl, C₁-C₈alkenyl, C₁-C₈alkynyl, halo(C₁-C₈)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₈)alkoxy, oxo, amino(C₁-C₈)alkyl and mono- and di(C₁-C₈alkyl)amino(C₁-C₈)alkyl.

Preferred examples of heteroaryl groups include thienyl, benzothienyl, pyridyl, quinolyl, pyrazolyl, pyrimidyl, imidazolyl, benzimidazolyl, furanyl, benzofuranyl, dibenzofuranyl, thiazolyl, benzothiazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, isothiazolyl, benzisothiazolyl, triazolyl, pyrrolyl, indolyl, pyrazolyl, and benzopyrazolyl.

The compounds of this invention may contain one or more asymmetric carbon atoms, so that the compounds can exist in different stereoisomeric forms. These compounds can be, for example, racemates, chiral non-racemic or diastereomers. In these situations, the single enantiomers, i.e., optically active forms, can be obtained by asymmetric synthesis or by resolution of the racemates. Resolution of the racemates can be accomplished, for example, by conventional methods such as crystallization in the presence of a resolving agent; chromatography, using, for example a chiral HPLC column; or derivatizing the racemic mixture with a resolving reagent to generate diastereomers, separating the diastereomers via chromatography, and removing the resolving agent to generate the original compound in enantiomerically enriched form. Any of the above procedures can be repeated to increase the enantiomeric purity of a compound.

When the compounds described herein contain olefinic double bonds or other centers of geometric asymmetry, and unless otherwise specified, it is intended that the compounds include the cis, trans, Z- and E-configurations. Likewise, all tautomeric forms are also intended to be included.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

The compounds of general Formula I may be administered orally, topically, parenterally, by inhalation or spray or rectally in dosage unit formulations containing conventional non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, adjuvants and vehicles. The term parenteral as used herein includes percutaneous, subcutaneous, intravascular (e.g., intravenous), intramuscular, or intrathecal injection or infusion techniques and the like. In addition, there is provided a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a compound of general Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. One or more compounds of general Formula I may be present in association with one or more non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and/or diluents and/or adjuvants, and if desired other active ingredients. The pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of general Formula I may be in a form suitable for oral use, for example, as tablets, troches, lozenges, aqueous or oily suspensions, dispersible powders or granules, emulsion, hard or soft capsules, or syrups or elixirs.

Compositions intended for oral use may be prepared according to any method known in the art for the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions and such compositions may contain one or more agents selected from the group consisting of sweetening agents, flavoring agents, coloring agents and preservative agents in order to provide pharmaceutically elegant and palatable preparations. Tablets contain the active ingredient in admixture with non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable excipients that are suitable for the manufacture of tablets. These excipients may be for example, inert diluents, such as calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, lactose, calcium phosphate or sodium phosphate; granulating and disintegrating agents, for example, corn starch, or alginic acid; binding agents, for example starch, gelatin or acacia, and lubricating agents, for example magnesium stearate, stearic acid or talc. The tablets may be uncoated or they may be coated by known techniques. In some cases such coatings may be prepared by known techniques to delay disintegration and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract and thereby provide a sustained action over a longer period. For example, a time delay material such as glyceryl monosterate or glyceryl distearate may be employed.

Formulations for oral use may also be presented as hard gelatin capsules, wherein the active ingredient is mixed with an inert solid diluent, for example, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate or kaolin, or as soft gelatin capsules wherein the active ingredient is mixed with water or an oil medium, for example peanut oil, liquid paraffin or olive oil.

Formulations for oral use may also be presented as lozenges.

Aqueous suspensions contain the active materials in admixture with excipients suitable for the manufacture of aqueous suspensions. Such excipients are suspending agents, for example sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydropropyl-methylcellulose, sodium alginate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, gum tragacanth and gum acacia; dispersing or wetting agents may be a naturally-occurring phosphatide, for example, lecithin, or condensation products of an alkylene oxide with fatty acids, for example polyoxyethylene stearate, or condensation products of ethylene oxide with long chain aliphatic alcohols, for example heptadecaethyleneoxycetanol, or condensation products of ethylene oxide with partial esters derived from fatty acids and a hexitol such as polyoxyethylene sorbitol monooleate, or condensation products of ethylene oxide with partial esters derived from fatty acids and hexitol anhydrides, for example polyethylene sorbitan monooleate. The aqueous suspensions may also contain one or more preservatives, for example ethyl, or n-propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, one or more coloring agents, one or more flavoring agents, and one or more sweetening agents, such as sucrose or saccharin.

Oily suspensions may be formulated by suspending the active ingredients in a vegetable oil, for example arachis oil, olive oil, sesame oil or coconut oil, or in a mineral oil such as liquid paraffin. The oily suspensions may contain a thickening agent, for example beeswax, hard paraffin or cetyl alcohol. Sweetening agents and flavoring agents may be added to provide palatable oral preparations. These compositions may be preserved by the addition of an anti-oxidant such as ascorbic acid.

Dispersible powders and granules suitable for preparation of an aqueous suspension by the addition of water provide the active ingredient in admixture with a dispersing or wetting agent, suspending agent and one or more preservatives. Suitable dispersing or wetting agents or suspending agents are exemplified by those already mentioned above. Additional excipients, for example sweetening, flavoring and coloring agents, may also be present.

Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention may also be in the form of oil-in-water emulsions. The oily phase may be a vegetable oil or a mineral oil or mixtures of these. Suitable emulsifying agents may be naturally-occurring gums, for example gum acacia or gum tragacanth, naturally-occurring phosphatides, for example soy bean, lecithin, and esters or partial esters derived from fatty acids and hexitol, anhydrides, for example sorbitan monooleate, and condensation products of the said partial esters with ethylene oxide, for example polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate. The emulsions may also contain sweetening and flavoring agents.

Syrups and elixirs may be formulated with sweetening agents, for example glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, glucose or sucrose. Such formulations may also contain a demulcent, a preservative and flavoring and coloring agents. The pharmaceutical compositions may be in the form of a sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspension. This suspension may be formulated according to the known art using those suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents that have been mentioned above. The sterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectable solution or suspension in a non-toxic parentally acceptable diluent or solvent, for example as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition, sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil may be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. In addition, fatty acids such as oleic acid find use in the preparation of injectables.

The compounds of general Formula I may also be administered in the form of suppositories, e.g., for rectal administration of the drug. These compositions can be prepared by mixing the drug with a suitable non-irritating excipient that is solid at ordinary temperatures but liquid at the rectal temperature and will therefore melt in the rectum to release the drug. Such materials include cocoa butter and polyethylene glycols.

Compounds of general Formula I may be administered parenterally in a sterile medium. The drug, depending on the vehicle and concentration used, can either be suspended or dissolved in the vehicle. Advantageously, adjuvants such as local anesthetics, preservatives and buffering agents can be dissolved in the vehicle.

For disorders of the eye or other external tissues, e.g., mouth and skin, the formulations are preferably applied as a topical gel, spray, ointment or cream, or as a suppository, containing the active ingredients in a total amount of, for example, 0.075 to 30% w/w, preferably 0.2 to 20% w/w and most preferably 0.4 to 15% w/w. When formulated in an ointment, the active ingredients may be employed with either paraffinic or a water-miscible ointment base.

Alternatively, the active ingredients may be formulated in a cream with an oil-in-water cream base. If desired, the aqueous phase of the cream base may include, for example at least 30% w/w of a polyhydric alcohol such as propylene glycol, butane-1,3-diol, mannitol, sorbitol, glycerol, polyethylene glycol and mixtures thereof. The topical formulation may desirably include a compound which enhances absorption or penetration of the active ingredient through the skin or other affected areas. Examples of such dermal penetration enhancers include dimethylsulfoxide and related analogs. The compounds of this invention can also be administered by a transdermal device. Preferably topical administration will be accomplished using a patch either of the reservoir and porous membrane type or of a solid matrix variety. In either case, the active agent is delivered continuously from the reservoir or microcapsules through a membrane into the active agent permeable adhesive, which is in contact with the skin or mucosa of the recipient. If the active agent is absorbed through the skin, a controlled and predetermined flow of the active agent is administered to the recipient. In the case of microcapsules, the encapsulating agent may also function as the membrane. The transdermal patch may include the compound in a suitable solvent system with an adhesive system, such as an acrylic emulsion, and a polyester patch. The oily phase of the emulsions of this invention may be constituted from known ingredients in a known manner. While the phase may comprise merely an emulsifier, it may comprise a mixture of at least one emulsifier with a fat or an oil or with both a fat and an oil. Preferably, a hydrophilic emulsifier is included together with a lipophilic emulsifier which acts as a stabilizer. It is also preferred to include both an oil and a fat. Together, the emulsifier(s) with or without stabilizer(s) make-up the so-called emulsifying wax, and the wax together with the oil and fat make up the so-called emulsifying ointment base which forms the oily dispersed phase of the cream formulations. Emulsifiers and emulsion stabilizers suitable for use in the formulation of the present invention include Tween 60, Span 80, cetostearyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate, and sodium lauryl sulfate, among others. The choice of suitable oils or fats for the formulation is based on achieving the desired cosmetic properties, since the solubility of the active compound in most oils likely to be used in pharmaceutical emulsion formulations is very low. Thus, the cream should preferably be a non-greasy, non-staining and washable product with suitable consistency to avoid leakage from tubes or other containers. Straight or branched chain, mono- or dibasic alkyl esters such as di-isoadipate, isocetyl stearate, propylene glycol diester of coconut fatty acids, isopropyl myristate, decyl oleate, isopropyl palmitate, butyl stearate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate or a blend of branched chain esters may be used. These may be used alone or in combination depending on the properties required. Alternatively, high melting point lipids such as white soft paraffin and/or liquid paraffin or other mineral oils can be used.

Formulations suitable for topical administration to the eye also include eye drops wherein the active ingredients are dissolved or suspended in suitable carrier, especially an aqueous solvent for the active ingredients. The antiinflammatory active ingredients are preferably present in such formulations in a concentration of 0.5 to 20%, advantageously 0.5 to 10% and particularly about 1.5% w/w. For therapeutic purposes, the active compounds of this combination invention are ordinarily combined with one or more adjuvants appropriate to the indicated route of administration. If administered per os, the compounds may be admixed with lactose, sucrose, starch powder, cellulose esters of alkanoic acids, cellulose alkyl esters, talc, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, magnesium oxide, sodium and calcium salts of phosphoric and sulfuric acids, gelatin, acacia gum, sodium alginate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and/or polyvinyl alcohol, and then tableted or encapsulated for convenient administration. Such capsules or tablets may contain a controlled-release formulation as may be provided in a dispersion of active compound in hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose. Formulations for parenteral administration may be in the form of aqueous or non-aqueous isotonic sterile injection solutions or suspensions. These solutions and suspensions may be prepared from sterile powders or granules having one or more of the carriers or diluents mentioned for use in the formulations for oral administration. The compounds may be dissolved in water, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethanol, corn oil, cottonseed oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, benzyl alcohol, sodium chloride, and/or various buffers. Other adjuvants and modes of administration are well and widely known in the pharmaceutical art.

Dosage levels of the order of from about 0.1 mg to about 140 mg per kilogram of body weight per day are useful in the treatment of the above-indicated conditions (about 0.5 mg to about 7 g per patient per day). The amount of active ingredient that may be combined with the carrier materials to produce a single dosage form will vary depending upon the host treated and the particular mode of administration. Dosage unit forms will generally contain between from about 1 mg to about 500 mg of an active ingredient. The daily dose can be administered in one to four doses per day. In the case of skin conditions, it may be preferable to apply a topical preparation of compounds of this invention to the affected area two to four times a day.

It will be understood, however, that the specific dose level for any particular patient will depend upon a variety of factors including the activity of the specific compound employed, the age, body weight, general health, sex, diet, time of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretion, drug combination and the severity of the particular disease undergoing therapy.

For administration to non-human animals, the composition may also be added to the animal feed or drinking water. It may be convenient to formulate the animal feed and drinking water compositions so that the animal takes in a therapeutically appropriate quantity of the composition along with its diet. It may also be convenient to present the composition as a premix for addition to the feed or drinking water. Preferred non-human animals include domesticated animals.

The compounds of the present invention may be administered alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent or therapy, e.g., radiation therapy, to a patient in need of such treatment. The additional therapeutic agent or therapy may be administered at the same time, separately, or sequentially with respect to the administration of a compound of the invention. Such additional therapeutic agents included, but are not limited to, anti-cancer agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and the like.

The compounds of the present invention may be prepared by use of known chemical reactions and procedures. Representative methods for synthesizing compounds of the invention are presented below. It is understood that the nature of the substituents required for the desired target compound often determines the preferred method of synthesis. All variable groups of these methods are as described in the generic description if they are not specifically defined below.

Methods of Preparation General Procedure

Representative synthetic procedures for the preparation of compounds of the invention are outlined below in following schemes. Unless otherwise indicated, all variables carry the definitions given in connection with Formula I.

Those having skill in the art will recognize that the starting materials and reaction conditions may be varied, the sequence of the reactions altered, and additional steps employed to produce compounds encompassed by the present invention, as demonstrated by the following examples. In some cases, protection of certain reactive functionalities may be necessary to achieve some of the above transformations. In general, the need for such protecting groups as well as the conditions necessary to attach and remove such groups will be apparent to those skilled in the art of organic synthesis.

The disclosures of all articles and references mentioned in this application, including patents, are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

EXAMPLE 1

The compounds listed below in Tables 1-14 are prepared essentially according to the procedures outlined in the above schemes and detailed in the preceding synthetic examples. Thus, the procedures for preparing the following compounds use the same or analogous synthetic techniques with substitution of alternative starting materials as necessary. Suitable variations and alternatives for preparing the following compounds will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art of organic synthesis in view of the above procedures and examples.

In each of the following tables 1-14, the various substituents are defined in the following table.

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 1:

TABLE 1 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 1 85 212 212 212 307 2 114 212 202 212 304 3 109 204 201 201 303 4 83 211 212 212 303 5 109 201 212 212 301 6 2 201 201 201 308 7 115 206 201 201 308 8 86 212 212 212 301 9 35 209 202 212 301 10 81 210 212 212 301 11 29 210 202 212 306 12 88 206 202 212 303 13 113 210 201 201 307 14 5 205 201 201 302 15 105 212 202 212 306 16 70 205 201 201 302 17 85 204 202 212 301 18 34 205 201 201 304 19 11 212 212 212 306 20 76 202 202 212 306 21 4 201 201 201 304 22 39 204 212 212 302 23 117 211 202 212 302 24 96 211 201 201 301 25 25 204 202 212 306 26 120 201 201 201 304 27 16 205 201 201 306 28 82 209 202 212 302 29 126 212 202 212 307 30 58 202 212 212 306 31 36 212 201 201 301 32 69 210 201 201 303 33 30 210 201 201 305 34 101 212 202 212 307 35 40 210 202 212 306 36 88 206 212 212 301 37 47 203 202 212 306 38 15 211 212 212 302 39 86 204 212 212 304 40 96 209 201 201 302 41 6 210 202 212 306 42 96 201 201 201 304 43 1 201 212 212 308 44 86 201 202 212 301 45 125 201 212 212 308 46 99 203 202 212 307 47 86 210 212 212 303 48 98 205 201 201 302 49 77 204 212 212 301 50 122 201 201 201 308 51 18 202 202 212 306 52 91 206 212 212 307 53 91 212 201 201 304 54 57 202 212 212 308 55 109 212 201 201 305 56 119 212 212 212 302 57 37 204 202 212 306 58 109 207 201 201 304 59 64 212 201 201 308 60 31 208 212 212 305 61 100 212 212 212 308 62 109 207 201 201 302 63 88 208 212 212 301 64 101 211 201 201 306 65 44 202 201 201 307 66 98 212 201 201 307 67 94 201 212 212 304 68 101 203 201 201 301 69 85 204 212 212 301 70 97 210 201 201 304 71 43 212 202 212 308 72 96 204 201 201 308 73 3 203 202 212 302 74 88 209 212 212 307 75 46 204 202 212 308 76 88 210 202 212 306 77 49 209 201 201 307 78 91 209 212 212 302 79 24 204 201 201 301 80 42 205 212 212 308 81 63 210 202 212 308 82 104 210 202 212 307 83 50 212 202 212 307 84 21 212 202 212 301 85 32 211 212 212 301 86 109 207 201 201 306 87 48 212 202 212 303 88 68 204 212 212 304 89 86 205 201 201 303 90 62 205 212 212 303 91 74 210 201 201 303 92 65 212 212 212 306 93 85 204 212 212 308 94 96 212 212 212 307 95 124 203 201 201 308 96 60 202 201 201 301 97 56 209 202 212 304 98 88 204 202 212 306 99 51 211 201 201 307 100 98 204 212 212 301 101 73 210 202 212 308 102 89 206 202 212 306 103 67 211 201 201 302 104 112 212 201 201 304 105 19 202 201 201 308 106 111 204 202 212 308 107 90 205 212 212 305 108 116 205 202 212 301 109 123 201 201 201 307 110 45 205 201 201 303 111 33 203 202 212 302 112 55 204 201 201 302 113 78 204 201 201 307 114 91 201 201 201 305 115 96 210 212 212 305 116 59 206 201 201 306 117 12 207 201 201 303 118 88 211 201 201 306 119 98 208 201 201 308 120 85 211 212 212 301 121 85 210 202 212 303 122 98 208 201 201 301 123 80 204 212 212 306 124 22 211 201 201 308 125 13 204 201 201 302 126 106 205 212 212 307 127 26 209 212 212 303 128 53 204 201 201 303 129 110 207 201 201 302 130 130 206 202 212 306 131 75 204 202 212 302 132 66 201 212 212 304 133 86 201 212 212 302 134 79 206 212 212 301 135 102 201 201 201 308 136 61 202 202 212 301 137 41 202 202 212 302 138 121 209 202 212 308 139 96 201 201 201 308 140 101 207 212 212 301 141 101 201 212 212 308 142 7 204 201 201 307 143 52 201 202 212 306 144 96 212 201 201 301 145 127 210 201 201 301 146 118 203 212 212 306 147 9 212 212 212 305 148 17 207 201 201 308 149 71 211 202 212 306 150 109 204 212 212 303 151 129 211 202 212 302 152 72 204 202 212 305 153 103 205 201 201 301 154 93 205 212 212 307 155 10 211 202 212 308 156 23 205 202 212 301 157 101 205 202 212 302 158 28 212 202 212 302 159 27 212 202 212 306 160 84 203 212 212 303 161 91 210 201 201 308 162 108 205 212 212 302 163 54 212 201 201 302 164 20 201 201 201 305 165 88 210 201 201 301 166 107 204 201 201 302 167 8 204 212 212 301 168 92 204 212 212 301 169 14 203 201 201 308 170 128 212 201 201 303 171 91 203 201 201 306 172 98 209 201 201 307 173 95 204 201 201 308 174 38 206 201 201 305 175 87 206 202 212 302

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 2:

TABLE 2 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 176 67 211 201 201 302 177 83 211 212 212 303 178 96 212 201 201 301 179 101 207 212 212 301 180 52 201 202 212 306 181 6 210 202 212 306 182 101 201 212 212 308 183 106 205 212 212 307 184 22 211 201 201 308 185 75 204 202 212 302 186 40 210 202 212 306 187 32 211 212 212 301 188 109 207 201 201 302 189 70 205 201 201 302 190 129 211 202 212 302 191 23 205 202 212 301 192 99 203 202 212 307 193 98 208 201 201 301 194 91 201 201 201 305 195 86 212 212 212 301 196 66 201 212 212 304 197 86 201 202 212 301 198 74 210 201 201 303 199 18 202 202 212 306 200 13 204 201 201 302 201 91 212 201 201 304 202 86 201 212 212 302 203 79 206 212 212 301 204 109 204 201 201 303 205 89 206 202 212 306 206 108 205 212 212 302 207 92 204 212 212 301 208 27 212 202 212 306 209 109 204 212 212 303 210 71 211 202 212 306 211 28 212 202 212 302 212 93 205 212 212 307 213 33 203 202 212 302 214 42 205 212 212 308 215 20 201 201 201 305 216 96 204 201 201 308 217 65 212 212 212 306 218 91 210 201 201 308 219 49 209 201 201 307 220 46 204 202 212 308 221 128 212 201 201 303 222 101 205 202 212 302 223 127 210 201 201 301 224 94 201 212 212 304 225 110 207 201 201 302 226 98 208 201 201 308 227 85 211 212 212 301 228 121 209 202 212 308 229 80 204 212 212 306 230 96 209 201 201 302 231 48 212 202 212 303 232 51 211 201 201 307 233 103 205 201 201 301 234 96 201 201 201 304 235 112 212 201 201 304 236 63 210 202 212 308 237 26 209 212 212 303 238 85 210 202 212 303 239 96 212 212 212 307 240 64 212 201 201 308 241 1 201 212 212 308 242 29 210 202 212 306 243 96 210 212 212 305 244 111 204 202 212 308 245 88 206 212 212 301 246 91 209 212 212 302 247 57 202 212 212 308 248 85 204 202 212 301 249 124 203 201 201 308 250 113 210 201 201 307 251 3 203 202 212 302 252 90 205 212 212 305 253 88 206 202 212 303 254 107 204 201 201 302 255 85 204 212 212 301 256 56 209 202 212 304 257 7 204 201 201 307 258 88 210 202 212 306 259 5 205 201 201 302 260 21 212 202 212 301 261 81 210 212 212 301 262 12 207 201 201 303 263 86 205 201 201 303 264 78 204 201 201 307 265 50 212 202 212 307 266 88 211 201 201 306 267 116 205 202 212 301 268 101 203 201 201 301 269 31 208 212 212 305 270 69 210 201 201 303 271 10 211 202 212 308 272 68 204 212 212 304 273 34 205 201 201 304 274 58 202 212 212 306 275 45 205 201 201 303 276 87 206 202 212 302 277 91 203 201 201 306 278 98 204 212 212 301 279 55 204 201 201 302 280 8 204 212 212 301 281 44 202 201 201 307 282 59 206 201 201 306 283 86 204 212 212 304 284 98 205 201 201 302 285 43 212 202 212 308 286 102 201 201 201 308 287 38 206 201 201 305 288 119 212 212 212 302 289 47 203 202 212 306 290 14 203 201 201 308 291 88 210 201 201 301 292 96 211 201 201 301 293 91 206 212 212 307 294 125 201 212 212 308 295 60 202 201 201 301 296 109 212 201 201 305 297 101 212 202 212 307 298 72 204 202 212 305 299 2 201 201 201 308 300 96 201 201 201 308 301 101 211 201 201 306 302 35 209 202 212 301 303 11 212 212 212 306 304 130 206 202 212 306 305 76 202 202 212 306 306 120 201 201 201 304 307 84 203 212 212 303 308 88 208 212 212 301 309 15 211 212 212 302 310 118 203 212 212 306 311 25 204 202 212 306 312 24 204 201 201 301 313 36 212 201 201 301 314 126 212 202 212 307 315 109 201 212 212 301 316 97 210 201 201 304 317 54 212 201 201 302 318 39 204 212 212 302 319 85 204 212 212 308 320 17 207 201 201 308 321 98 209 201 201 307 322 109 207 201 201 304 323 4 201 201 201 304 324 62 205 212 212 303 325 122 201 201 201 308 326 86 210 212 212 303 327 41 202 202 212 302 328 98 212 201 201 307 329 37 204 202 212 306 330 73 210 202 212 308 331 114 212 202 212 304 332 85 212 212 212 307 333 95 204 201 201 308 334 16 205 201 201 306 335 100 212 212 212 308 336 117 211 202 212 302 337 53 204 201 201 303 338 77 204 212 212 301 339 30 210 201 201 305 340 88 209 212 212 307 341 109 207 201 201 306 342 123 201 201 201 307 343 88 204 202 212 306 344 61 202 202 212 301 345 82 209 202 212 302 346 105 212 202 212 306 347 19 202 201 201 308 348 9 212 212 212 305 349 104 210 202 212 307 350 115 206 201 201 308

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 3:

TABLE 3 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 351 87 206 202 212 302 352 96 201 201 201 304 353 67 211 201 201 302 354 109 201 212 212 301 355 96 210 212 212 305 356 40 210 202 212 306 357 45 205 201 201 303 358 86 201 212 212 302 359 14 203 201 201 308 360 75 204 202 212 302 361 15 211 212 212 302 362 82 209 202 212 302 363 96 212 212 212 307 364 128 212 201 201 303 365 88 204 202 212 306 366 101 212 202 212 307 367 1 201 212 212 308 368 96 212 201 201 301 369 111 204 202 212 308 370 25 204 202 212 306 371 98 205 201 201 302 372 29 210 202 212 306 373 18 202 202 212 306 374 21 212 202 212 301 375 112 212 201 201 304 376 11 212 212 212 306 377 2 201 201 201 308 378 121 209 202 212 308 379 98 209 201 201 307 380 17 207 201 201 308 381 91 209 212 212 302 382 41 202 202 212 302 383 96 211 201 201 301 384 107 204 201 201 302 385 55 204 201 201 302 386 53 204 201 201 303 387 4 201 201 201 304 388 69 210 201 201 303 389 48 212 202 212 303 390 109 204 201 201 303 391 81 210 212 212 301 392 31 208 212 212 305 393 114 212 202 212 304 394 88 206 202 212 303 395 95 204 201 201 308 396 101 211 201 201 306 397 96 209 201 201 302 398 101 203 201 201 301 399 13 204 201 201 302 400 96 201 201 201 308 401 101 207 212 212 301 402 85 204 212 212 308 403 109 207 201 201 306 404 98 208 201 201 308 405 85 210 202 212 303 406 47 203 202 212 306 407 113 210 201 201 307 408 63 210 202 212 308 409 104 210 202 212 307 410 117 211 202 212 302 411 86 204 212 212 304 412 22 211 201 201 308 413 65 212 212 212 306 414 27 212 202 212 306 415 85 212 212 212 307 416 74 210 201 201 303 417 118 203 212 212 306 418 105 212 202 212 306 419 49 209 201 201 307 420 38 206 201 201 305 421 99 203 202 212 307 422 51 211 201 201 307 423 9 212 212 212 305 424 58 202 212 212 306 425 3 203 202 212 302 426 91 212 201 201 304 427 126 212 202 212 307 428 85 204 212 212 301 429 90 205 212 212 305 430 77 204 212 212 301 431 106 205 212 212 307 432 109 207 201 201 304 433 79 206 212 212 301 434 42 205 212 212 308 435 16 205 201 201 306 436 33 203 202 212 302 437 108 205 212 212 302 438 88 208 212 212 301 439 7 204 201 201 307 440 36 212 201 201 301 441 62 205 212 212 303 442 12 207 201 201 303 443 35 209 202 212 301 444 91 201 201 201 305 445 24 204 201 201 301 446 93 205 212 212 307 447 101 205 202 212 302 448 88 209 212 212 307 449 39 204 212 212 302 450 54 212 201 201 302 451 89 206 202 212 306 452 110 207 201 201 302 453 80 204 212 212 306 454 88 210 201 201 301 455 85 204 202 212 301 456 50 212 202 212 307 457 71 211 202 212 306 458 61 202 202 212 301 459 127 210 201 201 301 460 120 201 201 201 304 461 86 205 201 201 303 462 84 203 212 212 303 463 86 212 212 212 301 464 124 203 201 201 308 465 102 201 201 201 308 466 98 208 201 201 301 467 70 205 201 201 302 468 86 201 202 212 301 469 97 210 201 201 304 470 123 201 201 201 307 471 44 202 201 201 307 472 88 210 202 212 306 473 78 204 201 201 307 474 100 212 212 212 308 475 98 212 201 201 307 476 86 210 212 212 303 477 52 201 202 212 306 478 64 212 201 201 308 479 30 210 201 201 305 480 73 210 202 212 308 481 91 210 201 201 308 482 10 211 202 212 308 483 59 206 201 201 306 484 91 206 212 212 307 485 32 211 212 212 301 486 76 202 202 212 306 487 101 201 212 212 308 488 109 204 212 212 303 489 34 205 201 201 304 490 60 202 201 201 301 491 129 211 202 212 302 492 6 210 202 212 306 493 19 202 201 201 308 494 103 205 201 201 301 495 119 212 212 212 302 496 115 206 201 201 308 497 109 212 201 201 305 498 116 205 202 212 301 499 98 204 212 212 301 500 8 204 212 212 301 501 83 211 212 212 303 502 66 201 212 212 304 503 28 212 202 212 302 504 122 201 201 201 308 505 92 204 212 212 301 506 37 204 202 212 306 507 26 209 212 212 303 508 68 204 212 212 304 509 43 212 202 212 308 510 72 204 202 212 305 511 96 204 201 201 308 512 88 211 201 201 306 513 20 201 201 201 305 514 85 211 212 212 301 515 5 205 201 201 302 516 88 206 212 212 301 517 23 205 202 212 301 518 109 207 201 201 302 519 57 202 212 212 308 520 130 206 202 212 306 521 56 209 202 212 304 522 46 204 202 212 308 523 94 201 212 212 304 524 91 203 201 201 306 525 125 201 212 212 308

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 4:

TABLE 4 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 526 101 211 201 201 306 527 55 204 201 201 302 528 90 205 212 212 305 529 100 212 212 212 308 530 123 201 201 201 307 531 16 205 201 201 306 532 63 210 202 212 308 533 108 205 212 212 302 534 73 210 202 212 308 535 53 204 201 201 303 536 31 208 212 212 305 537 107 204 201 201 302 538 86 204 212 212 304 539 85 204 212 212 301 540 12 207 201 201 303 541 98 205 201 201 302 542 86 205 201 201 303 543 69 210 201 201 303 544 88 206 212 212 301 545 32 211 212 212 301 546 122 201 201 201 308 547 50 212 202 212 307 548 109 201 212 212 301 549 105 212 202 212 306 550 121 209 202 212 308 551 15 211 212 212 302 552 111 204 202 212 308 553 101 203 201 201 301 554 109 207 201 201 302 555 88 210 202 212 306 556 89 206 202 212 306 557 109 204 212 212 303 558 109 207 201 201 304 559 47 203 202 212 306 560 88 209 212 212 307 561 23 205 202 212 301 562 54 212 201 201 302 563 75 204 202 212 302 564 109 212 201 201 305 565 84 203 212 212 303 566 39 204 212 212 302 567 13 204 201 201 302 568 99 203 202 212 307 569 98 208 201 201 308 570 88 204 202 212 306 571 95 204 201 201 308 572 112 212 201 201 304 573 65 212 212 212 306 574 3 203 202 212 302 575 117 211 202 212 302 576 61 202 202 212 301 577 9 212 212 212 305 578 37 204 202 212 306 579 62 205 212 212 303 580 106 205 212 212 307 581 29 210 202 212 306 582 101 212 202 212 307 583 85 204 202 212 301 584 129 211 202 212 302 585 68 204 212 212 304 586 96 210 212 212 305 587 109 204 201 201 303 588 56 209 202 212 304 589 27 212 202 212 306 590 22 211 201 201 308 591 88 206 202 212 303 592 81 210 212 212 301 593 93 205 212 212 307 594 86 201 202 212 301 595 17 207 201 201 308 596 103 205 201 201 301 597 96 212 212 212 307 598 120 201 201 201 304 599 66 201 212 212 304 600 21 212 202 212 301 601 48 212 202 212 303 602 38 206 201 201 305 603 36 212 201 201 301 604 113 210 201 201 307 605 128 212 201 201 303 606 40 210 202 212 306 607 25 204 202 212 306 608 102 201 201 201 308 609 126 212 202 212 307 610 85 210 202 212 303 611 88 211 201 201 306 612 98 209 201 201 307 613 60 202 201 201 301 614 96 211 201 201 301 615 42 205 212 212 308 616 77 204 212 212 301 617 71 211 202 212 306 618 130 206 202 212 306 619 114 212 202 212 304 620 4 201 201 201 304 621 24 204 201 201 301 622 41 202 202 212 302 623 20 201 201 201 305 624 49 209 201 201 307 625 83 211 212 212 303 626 35 209 202 212 301 627 18 202 202 212 306 628 96 212 201 201 301 629 52 201 202 212 306 630 97 210 201 201 304 631 86 201 212 212 302 632 11 212 212 212 306 633 30 210 201 201 305 634 86 210 212 212 303 635 98 204 212 212 301 636 26 209 212 212 303 637 110 207 201 201 302 638 92 204 212 212 301 639 76 202 202 212 306 640 124 203 201 201 308 641 85 212 212 212 307 642 96 201 201 201 308 643 91 203 201 201 306 644 98 208 201 201 301 645 101 207 212 212 301 646 94 201 212 212 304 647 43 212 202 212 308 648 96 209 201 201 302 649 82 209 202 212 302 650 28 212 202 212 302 651 33 203 202 212 302 652 96 204 201 201 308 653 14 203 201 201 308 654 6 210 202 212 306 655 118 203 212 212 306 656 101 205 202 212 302 657 57 202 212 212 308 658 67 211 201 201 302 659 74 210 201 201 303 660 10 211 202 212 308 661 7 204 201 201 307 662 45 205 201 201 303 663 44 202 201 201 307 664 58 202 212 212 306 665 98 212 201 201 307 666 88 210 201 201 301 667 86 212 212 212 301 668 2 201 201 201 308 669 79 206 212 212 301 670 8 204 212 212 301 671 116 205 202 212 301 672 91 210 201 201 308 673 101 201 212 212 308 674 91 206 212 212 307 675 80 204 212 212 306 676 91 212 201 201 304 677 125 201 212 212 308 678 109 207 201 201 306 679 5 205 201 201 302 680 91 201 201 201 305 681 119 212 212 212 302 682 88 208 212 212 301 683 127 210 201 201 301 684 104 210 202 212 307 685 115 206 201 201 308 686 46 204 202 212 308 687 70 205 201 201 302 688 72 204 202 212 305 689 19 202 201 201 308 690 96 201 201 201 304 691 51 211 201 201 307 692 91 209 212 212 302 693 87 206 202 212 302 694 85 211 212 212 301 695 78 204 201 201 307 696 85 204 212 212 308 697 34 205 201 201 304 698 1 201 212 212 308 699 64 212 201 201 308 700 59 206 201 201 306

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 5:

TABLE 5 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 701 94 201 212 212 304 702 98 205 201 201 302 703 104 210 202 212 307 704 88 209 212 212 307 705 20 201 201 201 305 706 119 212 212 212 302 707 59 206 201 201 306 708 2 201 201 201 308 709 122 201 201 201 308 710 75 204 202 212 302 711 24 204 201 201 301 712 11 212 212 212 306 713 123 201 201 201 307 714 80 204 212 212 306 715 118 203 212 212 306 716 3 203 202 212 302 717 88 210 202 212 306 718 109 212 201 201 305 719 88 206 212 212 301 720 52 201 202 212 306 721 19 202 201 201 308 722 85 204 202 212 301 723 117 211 202 212 302 724 83 211 212 212 303 725 29 210 202 212 306 726 101 212 202 212 307 727 97 210 201 201 304 728 86 210 212 212 303 729 100 212 212 212 308 730 22 211 201 201 308 731 6 210 202 212 306 732 114 212 202 212 304 733 26 209 212 212 303 734 86 201 202 212 301 735 91 201 201 201 305 736 85 210 202 212 303 737 72 204 202 212 305 738 88 206 202 212 303 739 15 211 212 212 302 740 96 209 201 201 302 741 28 212 202 212 302 742 85 204 212 212 308 743 88 211 201 201 306 744 16 205 201 201 306 745 96 210 212 212 305 746 103 205 201 201 301 747 44 202 201 201 307 748 112 212 201 201 304 749 78 204 201 201 307 750 86 204 212 212 304 751 42 205 212 212 308 752 101 203 201 201 301 753 98 209 201 201 307 754 30 210 201 201 305 755 17 207 201 201 308 756 55 204 201 201 302 757 31 208 212 212 305 758 10 211 202 212 308 759 21 212 202 212 301 760 40 210 202 212 306 761 62 205 212 212 303 762 96 201 201 201 304 763 37 204 202 212 306 764 82 209 202 212 302 765 65 212 212 212 306 766 109 201 212 212 301 767 90 205 212 212 305 768 48 212 202 212 303 769 69 210 201 201 303 770 109 204 201 201 303 771 38 206 201 201 305 772 110 207 201 201 302 773 85 211 212 212 301 774 101 205 202 212 302 775 91 212 201 201 304 776 91 210 201 201 308 777 66 201 212 212 304 778 86 212 212 212 301 779 130 206 202 212 306 780 98 212 201 201 307 781 1 201 212 212 308 782 43 212 202 212 308 783 84 203 212 212 303 784 108 205 212 212 302 785 109 207 201 201 306 786 50 212 202 212 307 787 4 201 201 201 304 788 98 204 212 212 301 789 105 212 202 212 306 790 91 203 201 201 306 791 23 205 202 212 301 792 99 203 202 212 307 793 41 202 202 212 302 794 56 209 202 212 304 795 9 212 212 212 305 796 107 204 201 201 302 797 106 205 212 212 307 798 46 204 202 212 308 799 13 204 201 201 302 800 109 204 212 212 303 801 96 201 201 201 308 802 61 202 202 212 301 803 54 212 201 201 302 804 92 204 212 212 301 805 120 201 201 201 304 806 129 211 202 212 302 807 33 203 202 212 302 808 27 212 202 212 306 809 53 204 201 201 303 810 96 204 201 201 308 811 98 208 201 201 308 812 124 203 201 201 308 813 87 206 202 212 302 814 71 211 202 212 306 815 49 209 201 201 307 816 47 203 202 212 306 817 127 210 201 201 301 818 7 204 201 201 307 819 64 212 201 201 308 820 89 206 202 212 306 821 86 205 201 201 303 822 14 203 201 201 308 823 32 211 212 212 301 824 63 210 202 212 308 825 67 211 201 201 302 826 74 210 201 201 303 827 101 207 212 212 301 828 125 201 212 212 308 829 116 205 202 212 301 830 88 204 202 212 306 831 126 212 202 212 307 832 96 211 201 201 301 833 121 209 202 212 308 834 85 204 212 212 301 835 109 207 201 201 304 836 115 206 201 201 308 837 109 207 201 201 302 838 60 202 201 201 301 839 68 204 212 212 304 840 79 206 212 212 301 841 57 202 212 212 308 842 12 207 201 201 303 843 5 205 201 201 302 844 91 206 212 212 307 845 35 209 202 212 301 846 58 202 212 212 306 847 88 208 212 212 301 848 18 202 202 212 306 849 73 210 202 212 308 850 101 211 201 201 306 851 85 212 212 212 307 852 91 209 212 212 302 853 88 210 201 201 301 854 8 204 212 212 301 855 128 212 201 201 303 856 113 210 201 201 307 857 76 202 202 212 306 858 70 205 201 201 302 859 96 212 212 212 307 860 36 212 201 201 301 861 34 205 201 201 304 862 81 210 212 212 301 863 77 204 212 212 301 864 93 205 212 212 307 865 39 204 212 212 302 866 111 204 202 212 308 867 86 201 212 212 302 868 96 212 201 201 301 869 45 205 201 201 303 870 51 211 201 201 307 871 101 201 212 212 308 872 25 204 202 212 306 873 98 208 201 201 301 874 102 201 201 201 308

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 6:

TABLE 6 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 875 102 201 201 201 308 876 106 205 212 212 307 877 114 212 202 212 304 878 109 212 201 201 305 879 103 205 201 201 301 880 66 201 212 212 304 881 49 209 201 201 307 882 31 208 212 212 305 883 126 212 202 212 307 884 101 203 201 201 301 885 79 206 212 212 301 886 29 210 202 212 306 887 96 212 201 201 301 888 115 206 201 201 308 889 88 206 212 212 301 890 3 203 202 212 302 891 94 201 212 212 304 892 65 212 212 212 306 893 100 212 212 212 308 894 113 210 201 201 307 895 20 201 201 201 305 896 16 205 201 201 306 897 87 206 202 212 302 898 48 212 202 212 303 899 84 203 212 212 303 900 128 212 201 201 303 901 108 205 212 212 302 902 96 201 201 201 308 903 9 212 212 212 305 904 86 212 212 212 301 905 88 209 212 212 307 906 13 204 201 201 302 907 14 203 201 201 308 908 60 202 201 201 301 909 41 202 202 212 302 910 47 203 202 212 306 911 10 211 202 212 308 912 26 209 212 212 303 913 59 206 201 201 306 914 45 205 201 201 303 915 64 212 201 201 308 916 15 211 212 212 302 917 22 211 201 201 308 918 24 204 201 201 301 919 70 205 201 201 302 920 86 204 212 212 304 921 89 206 202 212 306 922 85 211 212 212 301 923 98 204 212 212 301 924 99 203 202 212 307 925 50 212 202 212 307 926 88 210 202 212 306 927 28 212 202 212 302 928 73 210 202 212 308 929 93 205 212 212 307 930 98 209 201 201 307 931 32 211 212 212 301 932 109 207 201 201 302 933 91 209 212 212 302 934 101 201 212 212 308 935 105 212 202 212 306 936 42 205 212 212 308 937 124 203 201 201 308 938 39 204 212 212 302 939 109 204 201 201 303 940 118 203 212 212 306 941 85 212 212 212 307 942 61 202 202 212 301 943 68 204 212 212 304 944 53 204 201 201 303 945 67 211 201 201 302 946 98 208 201 201 308 947 88 211 201 201 306 948 85 204 212 212 308 949 96 204 201 201 308 950 5 205 201 201 302 951 91 212 201 201 304 952 75 204 202 212 302 953 120 201 201 201 304 954 110 207 201 201 302 955 97 210 201 201 304 956 38 206 201 201 305 957 96 201 201 201 304 958 101 207 212 212 301 959 127 210 201 201 301 960 72 204 202 212 305 961 4 201 201 201 304 962 30 210 201 201 305 963 74 210 201 201 303 964 96 211 201 201 301 965 57 202 212 212 308 966 44 202 201 201 307 967 62 205 212 212 303 968 85 204 202 212 301 969 18 202 202 212 306 970 86 201 202 212 301 971 71 211 202 212 306 972 1 201 212 212 308 973 19 202 201 201 308 974 80 204 212 212 306 975 130 206 202 212 306 976 21 212 202 212 301 977 40 210 202 212 306 978 109 204 212 212 303 979 117 211 202 212 302 980 86 210 212 212 303 981 51 211 201 201 307 982 123 201 201 201 307 983 96 209 201 201 302 984 69 210 201 201 303 985 122 201 201 201 308 986 91 203 201 201 306 987 98 205 201 201 302 988 6 210 202 212 306 989 90 205 212 212 305 990 88 206 202 212 303 991 17 207 201 201 308 992 88 208 212 212 301 993 34 205 201 201 304 994 107 204 201 201 302 995 85 204 212 212 301 996 101 205 202 212 302 997 81 210 212 212 301 998 111 204 202 212 308 999 7 204 201 201 307 1000 27 212 202 212 306 1001 63 210 202 212 308 1002 43 212 202 212 308 1003 76 202 202 212 306 1004 37 204 202 212 306 1005 129 211 202 212 302 1006 121 209 202 212 308 1007 119 212 212 212 302 1008 55 204 201 201 302 1009 25 204 202 212 306 1010 109 207 201 201 304 1011 96 212 212 212 307 1012 88 204 202 212 306 1013 91 201 201 201 305 1014 36 212 201 201 301 1015 77 204 212 212 301 1016 101 212 202 212 307 1017 96 210 212 212 305 1018 104 210 202 212 307 1019 56 209 202 212 304 1020 82 209 202 212 302 1021 83 211 212 212 303 1022 98 212 201 201 307 1023 52 201 202 212 306 1024 23 205 202 212 301 1025 11 212 212 212 306 1026 91 206 212 212 307 1027 78 204 201 201 307 1028 92 204 212 212 301 1029 8 204 212 212 301 1030 35 209 202 212 301 1031 12 207 201 201 303 1032 54 212 201 201 302 1033 98 208 201 201 301 1034 86 205 201 201 303 1035 112 212 201 201 304 1036 2 201 201 201 308 1037 101 211 201 201 306 1038 58 202 212 212 306 1039 86 201 212 212 302 1040 85 210 202 212 303 1041 109 201 212 212 301 1042 33 203 202 212 302 1043 109 207 201 201 306 1044 88 210 201 201 301 1045 91 210 201 201 308 1046 125 201 212 212 308 1047 116 205 202 212 301 1048 46 204 202 212 308

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 7:

TABLE 7 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 1049 67 211 201 201 302 1050 7 204 201 201 307 1051 12 207 201 201 303 1052 93 205 212 212 307 1053 96 204 201 201 308 1054 98 212 201 201 307 1055 91 206 212 212 307 1056 31 208 212 212 305 1057 9 212 212 212 305 1058 48 212 202 212 303 1059 101 211 201 201 306 1060 85 204 202 212 301 1061 20 201 201 201 305 1062 58 202 212 212 306 1063 61 202 202 212 301 1064 121 209 202 212 308 1065 86 201 202 212 301 1066 90 205 212 212 305 1067 96 210 212 212 305 1068 99 203 202 212 307 1069 75 204 202 212 302 1070 60 202 201 201 301 1071 54 212 201 201 302 1072 78 204 201 201 307 1073 52 201 202 212 306 1074 102 201 201 201 308 1075 117 211 202 212 302 1076 98 204 212 212 301 1077 74 210 201 201 303 1078 98 208 201 201 308 1079 83 211 212 212 303 1080 10 211 202 212 308 1081 109 207 201 201 302 1082 97 210 201 201 304 1083 77 204 212 212 301 1084 101 205 202 212 302 1085 76 202 202 212 306 1086 1 201 212 212 308 1087 96 211 201 201 301 1088 98 209 201 201 307 1089 105 212 202 212 306 1090 68 204 212 212 304 1091 101 212 202 212 307 1092 110 207 201 201 302 1093 101 203 201 201 301 1094 120 201 201 201 304 1095 98 208 201 201 301 1096 85 204 212 212 301 1097 85 211 212 212 301 1098 63 210 202 212 308 1099 17 207 201 201 308 1100 106 205 212 212 307 1101 109 204 212 212 303 1102 82 209 202 212 302 1103 39 204 212 212 302 1104 103 205 201 201 301 1105 112 212 201 201 304 1106 122 201 201 201 308 1107 3 203 202 212 302 1108 70 205 201 201 302 1109 47 203 202 212 306 1110 100 212 212 212 308 1111 109 207 201 201 306 1112 35 209 202 212 301 1113 104 210 202 212 307 1114 87 206 202 212 302 1115 50 212 202 212 307 1116 38 206 201 201 305 1117 18 202 202 212 306 1118 13 204 201 201 302 1119 14 203 201 201 308 1120 41 202 202 212 302 1121 30 210 201 201 305 1122 113 210 201 201 307 1123 118 203 212 212 306 1124 79 206 212 212 301 1125 5 205 201 201 302 1126 85 212 212 212 307 1127 80 204 212 212 306 1128 59 206 201 201 306 1129 2 201 201 201 308 1130 128 212 201 201 303 1131 36 212 201 201 301 1132 126 212 202 212 307 1133 86 210 212 212 303 1134 88 206 212 212 301 1135 125 201 212 212 308 1136 101 201 212 212 308 1137 11 212 212 212 306 1138 91 210 201 201 308 1139 111 204 202 212 308 1140 69 210 201 201 303 1141 109 207 201 201 304 1142 89 206 202 212 306 1143 101 207 212 212 301 1144 109 212 201 201 305 1145 66 201 212 212 304 1146 123 201 201 201 307 1147 88 209 212 212 307 1148 19 202 201 201 308 1149 81 210 212 212 301 1150 37 204 202 212 306 1151 86 212 212 212 301 1152 40 210 202 212 306 1153 26 209 212 212 303 1154 56 209 202 212 304 1155 94 201 212 212 304 1156 91 203 201 201 306 1157 114 212 202 212 304 1158 85 204 212 212 308 1159 65 212 212 212 306 1160 88 210 201 201 301 1161 28 212 202 212 302 1162 96 209 201 201 302 1163 88 208 212 212 301 1164 96 212 212 212 307 1165 45 205 201 201 303 1166 4 201 201 201 304 1167 71 211 202 212 306 1168 57 202 212 212 308 1169 108 205 212 212 302 1170 25 204 202 212 306 1171 116 205 202 212 301 1172 115 206 201 201 308 1173 96 212 201 201 301 1174 62 205 212 212 303 1175 86 205 201 201 303 1176 72 204 202 212 305 1177 107 204 201 201 302 1178 92 204 212 212 301 1179 15 211 212 212 302 1180 44 202 201 201 307 1181 109 201 212 212 301 1182 73 210 202 212 308 1183 29 210 202 212 306 1184 96 201 201 201 304 1185 91 209 212 212 302 1186 85 210 202 212 303 1187 124 203 201 201 308 1188 130 206 202 212 306 1189 86 204 212 212 304 1190 23 205 202 212 301 1191 88 211 201 201 306 1192 86 201 212 212 302 1193 24 204 201 201 301 1194 84 203 212 212 303 1195 91 201 201 201 305 1196 55 204 201 201 302 1197 64 212 201 201 308 1198 119 212 212 212 302 1199 21 212 202 212 301 1200 88 210 202 212 306 1201 22 211 201 201 308 1202 98 205 201 201 302 1203 8 204 212 212 301 1204 51 211 201 201 307 1205 91 212 201 201 304 1206 6 210 202 212 306 1207 88 204 202 212 306 1208 88 206 202 212 303 1209 96 201 201 201 308 1210 33 203 202 212 302 1211 16 205 201 201 306 1212 129 211 202 212 302 1213 32 211 212 212 301 1214 127 210 201 201 301 1215 46 204 202 212 308 1216 42 205 212 212 308 1217 27 212 202 212 306 1218 43 212 202 212 308 1219 53 204 201 201 303 1220 49 209 201 201 307 1221 109 204 201 201 303 1222 34 205 201 201 304

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 8:

TABLE 8 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 1223 37 204 202 212 306 1224 108 205 212 212 302 1225 92 204 212 212 301 1226 109 204 201 201 303 1227 82 209 202 212 302 1228 81 210 212 212 301 1229 101 211 201 201 306 1230 27 212 202 212 306 1231 36 212 201 201 301 1232 15 211 212 212 302 1233 120 201 201 201 304 1234 5 205 201 201 302 1235 110 207 201 201 302 1236 79 206 212 212 301 1237 114 212 202 212 304 1238 20 201 201 201 305 1239 98 205 201 201 302 1240 39 204 212 212 302 1241 109 201 212 212 301 1242 88 211 201 201 306 1243 85 212 212 212 307 1244 77 204 212 212 301 1245 32 211 212 212 301 1246 98 212 201 201 307 1247 21 212 202 212 301 1248 91 210 201 201 308 1249 31 208 212 212 305 1250 73 210 202 212 308 1251 90 205 212 212 305 1252 113 210 201 201 307 1253 96 212 212 212 307 1254 115 206 201 201 308 1255 52 201 202 212 306 1256 96 210 212 212 305 1257 97 210 201 201 304 1258 91 209 212 212 302 1259 72 204 202 212 305 1260 53 204 201 201 303 1261 98 208 201 201 308 1262 101 212 202 212 307 1263 7 204 201 201 307 1264 65 212 212 212 306 1265 60 202 201 201 301 1266 102 201 201 201 308 1267 62 205 212 212 303 1268 25 204 202 212 306 1269 122 201 201 201 308 1270 48 212 202 212 303 1271 88 206 212 212 301 1272 98 208 201 201 301 1273 63 210 202 212 308 1274 86 204 212 212 304 1275 66 201 212 212 304 1276 126 212 202 212 307 1277 109 207 201 201 302 1278 35 209 202 212 301 1279 106 205 212 212 307 1280 101 201 212 212 308 1281 96 209 201 201 302 1282 87 206 202 212 302 1283 43 212 202 212 308 1284 109 204 212 212 303 1285 4 201 201 201 304 1286 89 206 202 212 306 1287 121 209 202 212 308 1288 38 206 201 201 305 1289 112 212 201 201 304 1290 40 210 202 212 306 1291 30 210 201 201 305 1292 54 212 201 201 302 1293 58 202 212 212 306 1294 96 204 201 201 308 1295 85 204 202 212 301 1296 26 209 212 212 303 1297 69 210 201 201 303 1298 42 205 212 212 308 1299 86 201 212 212 302 1300 18 202 202 212 306 1301 44 202 201 201 307 1302 9 212 212 212 305 1303 47 203 202 212 306 1304 99 203 202 212 307 1305 100 212 212 212 308 1306 91 206 212 212 307 1307 91 203 201 201 306 1308 70 205 201 201 302 1309 85 204 212 212 301 1310 68 204 212 212 304 1311 51 211 201 201 307 1312 91 212 201 201 304 1313 127 210 201 201 301 1314 88 206 202 212 303 1315 11 212 212 212 306 1316 1 201 212 212 308 1317 125 201 212 212 308 1318 129 211 202 212 302 1319 109 212 201 201 305 1320 3 203 202 212 302 1321 14 203 201 201 308 1322 45 205 201 201 303 1323 103 205 201 201 301 1324 57 202 212 212 308 1325 12 207 201 201 303 1326 88 204 202 212 306 1327 50 212 202 212 307 1328 111 204 202 212 308 1329 101 205 202 212 302 1330 2 201 201 201 308 1331 78 204 201 201 307 1332 86 201 202 212 301 1333 88 209 212 212 307 1334 130 206 202 212 306 1335 88 210 202 212 306 1336 8 204 212 212 301 1337 67 211 201 201 302 1338 83 211 212 212 303 1339 74 210 201 201 303 1340 123 201 201 201 307 1341 76 202 202 212 306 1342 59 206 201 201 306 1343 13 204 201 201 302 1344 71 211 202 212 306 1345 86 212 212 212 301 1346 91 201 201 201 305 1347 101 203 201 201 301 1348 94 201 212 212 304 1349 119 212 212 212 302 1350 98 204 212 212 301 1351 41 202 202 212 302 1352 19 202 201 201 308 1353 85 210 202 212 303 1354 124 203 201 201 308 1355 28 212 202 212 302 1356 55 204 201 201 302 1357 96 201 201 201 304 1358 98 209 201 201 307 1359 86 205 201 201 303 1360 109 207 201 201 304 1361 56 209 202 212 304 1362 23 205 202 212 301 1363 96 201 201 201 308 1364 24 204 201 201 301 1365 10 211 202 212 308 1366 88 208 212 212 301 1367 93 205 212 212 307 1368 16 205 201 201 306 1369 85 211 212 212 301 1370 105 212 202 212 306 1371 88 210 201 201 301 1372 80 204 212 212 306 1373 101 207 212 212 301 1374 96 211 201 201 301 1375 96 212 201 201 301 1376 34 205 201 201 304 1377 85 204 212 212 308 1378 46 204 202 212 308 1379 84 203 212 212 303 1380 17 207 201 201 308 1381 104 210 202 212 307 1382 22 211 201 201 308 1383 109 207 201 201 306 1384 118 203 212 212 306 1385 49 209 201 201 307 1386 75 204 202 212 302 1387 33 203 202 212 302 1388 6 210 202 212 306 1389 107 204 201 201 302 1390 61 202 202 212 301 1391 64 212 201 201 308 1392 86 210 212 212 303 1393 117 211 202 212 302 1394 128 212 201 201 303 1395 29 210 202 212 306 1396 116 205 202 212 301

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 9:

TABLE 9 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 1397 26 209 212 212 303 1398 101 203 201 201 301 1399 96 211 201 201 301 1400 98 208 201 201 301 1401 42 205 212 212 308 1402 24 204 201 201 301 1403 57 202 212 212 308 1404 37 204 202 212 306 1405 86 205 201 201 303 1406 22 211 201 201 308 1407 95 204 201 201 308 1408 38 206 201 201 305 1409 121 209 202 212 308 1410 88 208 212 212 301 1411 103 205 201 201 301 1412 86 212 212 212 301 1413 101 207 212 212 301 1414 90 205 212 212 305 1415 108 205 212 212 302 1416 114 212 202 212 304 1417 99 203 202 212 307 1418 63 210 202 212 308 1419 119 212 212 212 302 1420 118 203 212 212 306 1421 49 209 201 201 307 1422 47 203 202 212 306 1423 107 204 201 201 302 1424 67 211 201 201 302 1425 93 205 212 212 307 1426 4 201 201 201 304 1427 41 202 202 212 302 1428 20 201 201 201 305 1429 88 210 202 212 306 1430 83 211 212 212 303 1431 46 204 202 212 308 1432 109 204 212 212 303 1433 86 201 212 212 302 1434 98 208 201 201 308 1435 65 212 212 212 306 1436 109 207 201 201 302 1437 85 204 212 212 308 1438 11 212 212 212 306 1439 21 212 202 212 301 1440 85 204 202 212 301 1441 101 205 202 212 302 1442 129 211 202 212 302 1443 73 210 202 212 308 1444 25 204 202 212 306 1445 64 212 201 201 308 1446 75 204 202 212 302 1447 96 204 201 201 308 1448 112 212 201 201 304 1449 96 212 212 212 307 1450 44 202 201 201 307 1451 3 203 202 212 302 1452 77 204 212 212 301 1453 1 201 212 212 308 1454 85 210 202 212 303 1455 102 201 201 201 308 1456 116 205 202 212 301 1457 79 206 212 212 301 1458 31 208 212 212 305 1459 82 209 202 212 302 1460 92 204 212 212 301 1461 96 210 212 212 305 1462 76 202 202 212 306 1463 2 201 201 201 308 1464 88 206 202 212 303 1465 109 207 201 201 304 1466 12 207 201 201 303 1467 126 212 202 212 307 1468 13 204 201 201 302 1469 86 204 212 212 304 1470 88 211 201 201 306 1471 122 201 201 201 308 1472 56 209 202 212 304 1473 74 210 201 201 303 1474 117 211 202 212 302 1475 91 209 212 212 302 1476 70 205 201 201 302 1477 130 206 202 212 306 1478 35 209 202 212 301 1479 61 202 202 212 301 1480 91 210 201 201 308 1481 19 202 201 201 308 1482 91 201 201 201 305 1483 69 210 201 201 303 1484 51 211 201 201 307 1485 91 212 201 201 304 1486 8 204 212 212 301 1487 88 206 212 212 301 1488 101 201 212 212 308 1489 87 206 202 212 302 1490 113 210 201 201 307 1491 33 203 202 212 302 1492 91 203 201 201 306 1493 98 209 201 201 307 1494 53 204 201 201 303 1495 39 204 212 212 302 1496 18 202 202 212 306 1497 109 207 201 201 306 1498 17 207 201 201 308 1499 80 204 212 212 306 1500 14 203 201 201 308 1501 94 201 212 212 304 1502 115 206 201 201 308 1503 43 212 202 212 308 1504 85 212 212 212 307 1505 91 206 212 212 307 1506 81 210 212 212 301 1507 84 203 212 212 303 1508 88 204 202 212 306 1509 109 204 201 201 303 1510 85 204 212 212 301 1511 72 204 202 212 305 1512 89 206 202 212 306 1513 5 205 201 201 302 1514 120 201 201 201 304 1515 40 210 202 212 306 1516 96 209 201 201 302 1517 6 210 202 212 306 1518 10 211 202 212 308 1519 98 205 201 201 302 1520 30 210 201 201 305 1521 45 205 201 201 303 1522 111 204 202 212 308 1523 9 212 212 212 305 1524 50 212 202 212 307 1525 23 205 202 212 301 1526 101 211 201 201 306 1527 96 201 201 201 308 1528 88 210 201 201 301 1529 34 205 201 201 304 1530 28 212 202 212 302 1531 109 212 201 201 305 1532 86 201 202 212 301 1533 86 210 212 212 303 1534 128 212 201 201 303 1535 55 204 201 201 302 1536 52 201 202 212 306 1537 66 201 212 212 304 1538 85 211 212 212 301 1539 88 209 212 212 307 1540 96 212 201 201 301 1541 106 205 212 212 307 1542 48 212 202 212 303 1543 59 206 201 201 306 1544 27 212 202 212 306 1545 123 201 201 201 307 1546 97 210 201 201 304 1547 125 201 212 212 308 1548 16 205 201 201 306 1549 15 211 212 212 302 1550 68 204 212 212 304 1551 98 212 201 201 307 1552 78 204 201 201 307 1553 127 210 201 201 301 1554 104 210 202 212 307 1555 101 212 202 212 307 1556 124 203 201 201 308 1557 110 207 201 201 302 1558 7 204 201 201 307 1559 98 204 212 212 301 1560 109 201 212 212 301 1561 36 212 201 201 301 1562 32 211 212 212 301 1563 105 212 202 212 306 1564 29 210 202 212 306 1565 60 202 201 201 301 1566 71 211 202 212 306 1567 62 205 212 212 303 1568 96 201 201 201 304 1569 58 202 212 212 306 1570 100 212 212 212 308 1571 54 212 201 201 302

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 10:

TABLE 10 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 1572 75 204 202 212 302 1573 86 201 212 212 302 1574 14 203 201 201 308 1575 95 204 201 201 308 1576 72 204 202 212 305 1577 69 210 201 201 303 1578 28 212 202 212 302 1579 88 204 202 212 306 1580 20 201 201 201 305 1581 118 203 212 212 306 1582 93 205 212 212 307 1583 35 209 202 212 301 1584 24 204 201 201 301 1585 91 203 201 201 306 1586 48 212 202 212 303 1587 88 209 212 212 307 1588 123 201 201 201 307 1589 82 209 202 212 302 1590 21 212 202 212 301 1591 80 204 212 212 306 1592 62 205 212 212 303 1593 60 202 201 201 301 1594 96 210 212 212 305 1595 125 201 212 212 308 1596 70 205 201 201 302 1597 91 206 212 212 307 1598 116 205 202 212 301 1599 73 210 202 212 308 1600 101 212 202 212 307 1601 27 212 202 212 306 1602 25 204 202 212 306 1603 104 210 202 212 307 1604 13 204 201 201 302 1605 102 201 201 201 308 1606 109 207 201 201 302 1607 1 201 212 212 308 1608 58 202 212 212 306 1609 81 210 212 212 301 1610 99 203 202 212 307 1611 88 206 202 212 303 1612 121 209 202 212 308 1613 57 202 212 212 308 1614 98 204 212 212 301 1615 33 203 202 212 302 1616 111 204 202 212 308 1617 42 205 212 212 308 1618 88 211 201 201 306 1619 18 202 202 212 306 1620 17 207 201 201 308 1621 101 205 202 212 302 1622 97 210 201 201 304 1623 85 204 212 212 308 1624 66 201 212 212 304 1625 44 202 201 201 307 1626 6 210 202 212 306 1627 127 210 201 201 301 1628 94 201 212 212 304 1629 41 202 202 212 302 1630 79 206 212 212 301 1631 59 206 201 201 306 1632 105 212 202 212 306 1633 23 205 202 212 301 1634 96 209 201 201 302 1635 96 204 201 201 308 1636 100 212 212 212 308 1637 115 206 201 201 308 1638 109 201 212 212 301 1639 108 205 212 212 302 1640 15 211 212 212 302 1641 61 202 202 212 301 1642 85 212 212 212 307 1643 109 207 201 201 304 1644 88 208 212 212 301 1645 90 205 212 212 305 1646 78 204 201 201 307 1647 88 210 202 212 306 1648 124 203 201 201 308 1649 56 209 202 212 304 1650 109 204 201 201 303 1651 106 205 212 212 307 1652 63 210 202 212 308 1653 7 204 201 201 307 1654 77 204 212 212 301 1655 30 210 201 201 305 1656 16 205 201 201 306 1657 53 204 201 201 303 1658 112 212 201 201 304 1659 51 211 201 201 307 1660 103 205 201 201 301 1661 109 212 201 201 305 1662 74 210 201 201 303 1663 71 211 202 212 306 1664 88 210 201 201 301 1665 96 201 201 201 308 1666 87 206 202 212 302 1667 122 201 201 201 308 1668 96 201 201 201 304 1669 101 203 201 201 301 1670 86 212 212 212 301 1671 52 201 202 212 306 1672 29 210 202 212 306 1673 98 208 201 201 301 1674 91 212 201 201 304 1675 85 210 202 212 303 1676 40 210 202 212 306 1677 86 210 212 212 303 1678 36 212 201 201 301 1679 86 205 201 201 303 1680 19 202 201 201 308 1681 91 210 201 201 308 1682 4 201 201 201 304 1683 12 207 201 201 303 1684 101 211 201 201 306 1685 120 201 201 201 304 1686 2 201 201 201 308 1687 54 212 201 201 302 1688 38 206 201 201 305 1689 86 204 212 212 304 1690 91 209 212 212 302 1691 109 207 201 201 306 1692 85 204 212 212 301 1693 76 202 202 212 306 1694 31 208 212 212 305 1695 96 212 201 201 301 1696 8 204 212 212 301 1697 85 204 202 212 301 1698 34 205 201 201 304 1699 68 204 212 212 304 1700 109 204 212 212 303 1701 67 211 201 201 302 1702 88 206 212 212 301 1703 117 211 202 212 302 1704 26 209 212 212 303 1705 107 204 201 201 302 1706 129 211 202 212 302 1707 55 204 201 201 302 1708 47 203 202 212 306 1709 49 209 201 201 307 1710 98 212 201 201 307 1711 65 212 212 212 306 1712 5 205 201 201 302 1713 22 211 201 201 308 1714 11 212 212 212 306 1715 45 205 201 201 303 1716 98 205 201 201 302 1717 119 212 212 212 302 1718 114 212 202 212 304 1719 128 212 201 201 303 1720 91 201 201 201 305 1721 50 212 202 212 307 1722 37 204 202 212 306 1723 9 212 212 212 305 1724 126 212 202 212 307 1725 96 211 201 201 301 1726 98 209 201 201 307 1727 101 201 212 212 308 1728 39 204 212 212 302 1729 92 204 212 212 301 1730 3 203 202 212 302 1731 32 211 212 212 301 1732 64 212 201 201 308 1733 84 203 212 212 303 1734 85 211 212 212 301 1735 96 212 212 212 307 1736 83 211 212 212 303 1737 110 207 201 201 302 1738 101 207 212 212 301 1739 98 208 201 201 308 1740 10 211 202 212 308 1741 86 201 202 212 301 1742 130 206 202 212 306 1743 43 212 202 212 308 1744 89 206 202 212 306 1745 113 210 201 201 307 1746 46 204 202 212 308

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 11:

TABLE 11 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 1747 96 209 201 201 302 1748 98 205 201 201 302 1749 30 210 201 201 305 1750 55 204 201 201 302 1751 3 203 202 212 302 1752 14 203 201 201 308 1753 42 205 212 212 308 1754 15 211 212 212 302 1755 85 204 212 212 301 1756 91 203 201 201 306 1757 93 205 212 212 307 1758 88 209 212 212 307 1759 91 209 212 212 302 1760 98 209 201 201 307 1761 63 210 202 212 308 1762 91 210 201 201 308 1763 114 212 202 212 304 1764 79 206 212 212 301 1765 99 203 202 212 307 1766 101 207 212 212 301 1767 98 208 201 201 301 1768 113 210 201 201 307 1769 101 203 201 201 301 1770 72 204 202 212 305 1771 96 201 201 201 304 1772 4 201 201 201 304 1773 67 211 201 201 302 1774 62 205 212 212 303 1775 35 209 202 212 301 1776 85 204 202 212 301 1777 52 201 202 212 306 1778 77 204 212 212 301 1779 107 204 201 201 302 1780 5 205 201 201 302 1781 9 212 212 212 305 1782 94 201 212 212 304 1783 16 205 201 201 306 1784 98 208 201 201 308 1785 90 205 212 212 305 1786 96 211 201 201 301 1787 127 210 201 201 301 1788 104 210 202 212 307 1789 56 209 202 212 304 1790 75 204 202 212 302 1791 88 210 202 212 306 1792 110 207 201 201 302 1793 18 202 202 212 306 1794 41 202 202 212 302 1795 109 204 212 212 303 1796 88 206 212 212 301 1797 37 204 202 212 306 1798 85 204 212 212 308 1799 109 207 201 201 304 1800 27 212 202 212 306 1801 109 207 201 201 306 1802 24 204 201 201 301 1803 117 211 202 212 302 1804 86 212 212 212 301 1805 57 202 212 212 308 1806 59 206 201 201 306 1807 8 204 212 212 301 1808 95 204 201 201 308 1809 88 208 212 212 301 1810 25 204 202 212 306 1811 38 206 201 201 305 1812 6 210 202 212 306 1813 40 210 202 212 306 1814 81 210 212 212 301 1815 83 211 212 212 303 1816 100 212 212 212 308 1817 13 204 201 201 302 1818 123 201 201 201 307 1819 47 203 202 212 306 1820 85 211 212 212 301 1821 23 205 202 212 301 1822 85 212 212 212 307 1823 88 206 202 212 303 1824 70 205 201 201 302 1825 48 212 202 212 303 1826 76 202 202 212 306 1827 1 201 212 212 308 1828 91 206 212 212 307 1829 101 205 202 212 302 1830 96 210 212 212 305 1831 53 204 201 201 303 1832 88 210 201 201 301 1833 111 204 202 212 308 1834 34 205 201 201 304 1835 74 210 201 201 303 1836 64 212 201 201 308 1837 91 201 201 201 305 1838 96 212 212 212 307 1839 68 204 212 212 304 1840 109 212 201 201 305 1841 80 204 212 212 306 1842 60 202 201 201 301 1843 118 203 212 212 306 1844 115 206 201 201 308 1845 112 212 201 201 304 1846 19 202 201 201 308 1847 39 204 212 212 302 1848 120 201 201 201 304 1849 33 203 202 212 302 1850 20 201 201 201 305 1851 54 212 201 201 302 1852 109 207 201 201 302 1853 91 212 201 201 304 1854 128 212 201 201 303 1855 7 204 201 201 307 1856 58 202 212 212 306 1857 125 201 212 212 308 1858 71 211 202 212 306 1859 97 210 201 201 304 1860 65 212 212 212 306 1861 11 212 212 212 306 1862 130 206 202 212 306 1863 22 211 201 201 308 1864 12 207 201 201 303 1865 31 208 212 212 305 1866 2 201 201 201 308 1867 108 205 212 212 302 1868 49 209 201 201 307 1869 17 207 201 201 308 1870 101 211 201 201 306 1871 10 211 202 212 308 1872 86 204 212 212 304 1873 101 212 202 212 307 1874 109 204 201 201 303 1875 87 206 202 212 302 1876 102 201 201 201 308 1877 32 211 212 212 301 1878 124 203 201 201 308 1879 89 206 202 212 306 1880 122 201 201 201 308 1881 86 205 201 201 303 1882 96 201 201 201 308 1883 98 212 201 201 307 1884 106 205 212 212 307 1885 96 204 201 201 308 1886 73 210 202 212 308 1887 84 203 212 212 303 1888 69 210 201 201 303 1889 50 212 202 212 307 1890 26 209 212 212 303 1891 103 205 201 201 301 1892 82 209 202 212 302 1893 88 204 202 212 306 1894 116 205 202 212 301 1895 98 204 212 212 301 1896 43 212 202 212 308 1897 51 211 201 201 307 1898 36 212 201 201 301 1899 86 201 212 212 302 1900 88 211 201 201 306 1901 85 210 202 212 303 1902 78 204 201 201 307 1903 129 211 202 212 302 1904 101 201 212 212 308 1905 86 201 202 212 301 1906 119 212 212 212 302 1907 121 209 202 212 308 1908 105 212 202 212 306 1909 66 201 212 212 304 1910 61 202 202 212 301 1911 126 212 202 212 307 1912 21 212 202 212 301 1913 86 210 212 212 303 1914 46 204 202 212 308 1915 44 202 201 201 307 1916 28 212 202 212 302 1917 29 210 202 212 306 1918 45 205 201 201 303 1919 92 204 212 212 301 1920 96 212 201 201 301 1921 109 201 212 212 301

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 12:

TABLE 12 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 1922 31 208 212 212 305 1923 56 209 202 212 304 1924 109 207 201 201 306 1925 1 201 212 212 308 1926 107 204 201 201 302 1927 88 204 202 212 306 1928 11 212 212 212 306 1929 94 201 212 212 304 1930 28 212 202 212 302 1931 2 201 201 201 308 1932 100 212 212 212 308 1933 123 201 201 201 307 1934 102 201 201 201 308 1935 101 207 212 212 301 1936 70 205 201 201 302 1937 12 207 201 201 303 1938 15 211 212 212 302 1939 52 201 202 212 306 1940 84 203 212 212 303 1941 88 210 201 201 301 1942 96 212 212 212 307 1943 101 212 202 212 307 1944 109 201 212 212 301 1945 109 212 201 201 305 1946 90 205 212 212 305 1947 32 211 212 212 301 1948 86 212 212 212 301 1949 105 212 202 212 306 1950 130 206 202 212 306 1951 62 205 212 212 303 1952 101 205 202 212 302 1953 46 204 202 212 308 1954 85 204 212 212 308 1955 30 210 201 201 305 1956 88 208 212 212 301 1957 101 203 201 201 301 1958 21 212 202 212 301 1959 126 212 202 212 307 1960 96 204 201 201 308 1961 91 206 212 212 307 1962 122 201 201 201 308 1963 77 204 212 212 301 1964 59 206 201 201 306 1965 96 201 201 201 304 1966 72 204 202 212 305 1967 104 210 202 212 307 1968 9 212 212 212 305 1969 87 206 202 212 302 1970 80 204 212 212 306 1971 3 203 202 212 302 1972 121 209 202 212 308 1973 98 205 201 201 302 1974 14 203 201 201 308 1975 88 211 201 201 306 1976 65 212 212 212 306 1977 53 204 201 201 303 1978 74 210 201 201 303 1979 79 206 212 212 301 1980 103 205 201 201 301 1981 69 210 201 201 303 1982 57 202 212 212 308 1983 98 209 201 201 307 1984 44 202 201 201 307 1985 51 211 201 201 307 1986 86 204 212 212 304 1987 20 201 201 201 305 1988 22 211 201 201 308 1989 34 205 201 201 304 1990 58 202 212 212 306 1991 111 204 202 212 308 1992 68 204 212 212 304 1993 35 209 202 212 301 1994 86 201 212 212 302 1995 47 203 202 212 306 1996 41 202 202 212 302 1997 91 209 212 212 302 1998 85 212 212 212 307 1999 91 203 201 201 306 2000 39 204 212 212 302 2001 16 205 201 201 306 2002 109 207 201 201 302 2003 76 202 202 212 306 2004 48 212 202 212 303 2005 23 205 202 212 301 2006 113 210 201 201 307 2007 54 212 201 201 302 2008 83 211 212 212 303 2009 81 210 212 212 301 2010 73 210 202 212 308 2011 117 211 202 212 302 2012 91 210 201 201 308 2013 18 202 202 212 306 2014 91 212 201 201 304 2015 67 211 201 201 302 2016 115 206 201 201 308 2017 27 212 202 212 306 2018 24 204 201 201 301 2019 120 201 201 201 304 2020 98 208 201 201 308 2021 29 210 202 212 306 2022 96 212 201 201 301 2023 64 212 201 201 308 2024 82 209 202 212 302 2025 116 205 202 212 301 2026 6 210 202 212 306 2027 50 212 202 212 307 2028 25 204 202 212 306 2029 98 208 201 201 301 2030 127 210 201 201 301 2031 43 212 202 212 308 2032 63 210 202 212 308 2033 45 205 201 201 303 2034 98 212 201 201 307 2035 124 203 201 201 308 2036 19 202 201 201 308 2037 49 209 201 201 307 2038 42 205 212 212 308 2039 101 211 201 201 306 2040 61 202 202 212 301 2041 55 204 201 201 302 2042 96 211 201 201 301 2043 109 207 201 201 304 2044 88 206 212 212 301 2045 92 204 212 212 301 2046 96 201 201 201 308 2047 129 211 202 212 302 2048 60 202 201 201 301 2049 106 205 212 212 307 2050 128 212 201 201 303 2051 71 211 202 212 306 2052 26 209 212 212 303 2053 7 204 201 201 307 2054 86 201 202 212 301 2055 112 212 201 201 304 2056 118 203 212 212 306 2057 38 206 201 201 305 2058 5 205 201 201 302 2059 78 204 201 201 307 2060 36 212 201 201 301 2061 108 205 212 212 302 2062 86 210 212 212 303 2063 8 204 212 212 301 2064 89 206 202 212 306 2065 93 205 212 212 307 2066 110 207 201 201 302 2067 40 210 202 212 306 2068 33 203 202 212 302 2069 4 201 201 201 304 2070 85 210 202 212 303 2071 66 201 212 212 304 2072 114 212 202 212 304 2073 91 201 201 201 305 2074 99 203 202 212 307 2075 10 211 202 212 308 2076 75 204 202 212 302 2077 85 204 202 212 301 2078 95 204 201 201 308 2079 88 209 212 212 307 2080 101 201 212 212 308 2081 98 204 212 212 301 2082 86 205 201 201 303 2083 96 210 212 212 305 2084 125 201 212 212 308 2085 37 204 202 212 306 2086 85 211 212 212 301 2087 88 206 202 212 303 2088 85 204 212 212 301 2089 109 204 212 212 303 2090 96 209 201 201 302 2091 97 210 201 201 304 2092 119 212 212 212 302 2093 88 210 202 212 306 2094 17 207 201 201 308 2095 109 204 201 201 303 2096 13 204 201 201 302

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 13:

TABLE 13 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 2097 26 209 212 212 303 2098 100 212 212 212 308 2099 112 212 201 201 304 2100 110 207 201 201 302 2101 124 203 201 201 308 2102 71 211 202 212 306 2103 62 205 212 212 303 2104 98 204 212 212 301 2105 7 204 201 201 307 2106 109 201 212 212 301 2107 96 212 212 212 307 2108 44 202 201 201 307 2109 86 205 201 201 303 2110 22 211 201 201 308 2111 101 203 201 201 301 2112 121 209 202 212 308 2113 88 208 212 212 301 2114 103 205 201 201 301 2115 54 212 201 201 302 2116 96 211 201 201 301 2117 98 208 201 201 301 2118 42 205 212 212 308 2119 24 204 201 201 301 2120 57 202 212 212 308 2121 37 204 202 212 306 2122 95 204 201 201 308 2123 38 206 201 201 305 2124 86 212 212 212 301 2125 101 207 212 212 301 2126 90 205 212 212 305 2127 108 205 212 212 302 2128 114 212 202 212 304 2129 99 203 202 212 307 2130 63 210 202 212 308 2131 119 212 212 212 302 2132 118 203 212 212 306 2133 49 209 201 201 307 2134 47 203 202 212 306 2135 107 204 201 201 302 2136 67 211 201 201 302 2137 93 205 212 212 307 2138 4 201 201 201 304 2139 96 201 201 201 304 2140 41 202 202 212 302 2141 20 201 201 201 305 2142 88 210 202 212 306 2143 83 211 212 212 303 2144 46 204 202 212 308 2145 109 204 212 212 303 2146 85 210 202 212 303 2147 102 201 201 201 308 2148 86 201 212 212 302 2149 64 212 201 201 308 2150 98 208 201 201 308 2151 65 212 212 212 306 2152 109 207 201 201 302 2153 36 212 201 201 301 2154 32 211 212 212 301 2155 85 204 212 212 308 2156 11 212 212 212 306 2157 21 212 202 212 301 2158 85 204 202 212 301 2159 101 205 202 212 302 2160 129 211 202 212 302 2161 73 210 202 212 308 2162 25 204 202 212 306 2163 75 204 202 212 302 2164 96 204 201 201 308 2165 3 203 202 212 302 2166 77 204 212 212 301 2167 1 201 212 212 308 2168 116 205 202 212 301 2169 79 206 212 212 301 2170 31 208 212 212 305 2171 82 209 202 212 302 2172 92 204 212 212 301 2173 96 210 212 212 305 2174 76 202 202 212 306 2175 2 201 201 201 308 2176 88 206 202 212 303 2177 109 207 201 201 304 2178 12 207 201 201 303 2179 126 212 202 212 307 2180 13 204 201 201 302 2181 86 204 212 212 304 2182 88 211 201 201 306 2183 128 212 201 201 303 2184 55 204 201 201 302 2185 101 212 202 212 307 2186 105 212 202 212 306 2187 122 201 201 201 308 2188 56 209 202 212 304 2189 74 210 201 201 303 2190 117 211 202 212 302 2191 91 209 212 212 302 2192 70 205 201 201 302 2193 130 206 202 212 306 2194 35 209 202 212 301 2195 61 202 202 212 301 2196 101 201 212 212 308 2197 87 206 202 212 302 2198 91 210 201 201 308 2199 19 202 201 201 308 2200 91 201 201 201 305 2201 69 210 201 201 303 2202 51 211 201 201 307 2203 91 212 201 201 304 2204 8 204 212 212 301 2205 88 206 212 212 301 2206 91 206 212 212 307 2207 81 210 212 212 301 2208 113 210 201 201 307 2209 33 203 202 212 302 2210 91 203 201 201 306 2211 98 209 201 201 307 2212 53 204 201 201 303 2213 39 204 212 212 302 2214 18 202 202 212 306 2215 109 207 201 201 306 2216 17 207 201 201 308 2217 80 204 212 212 306 2218 14 203 201 201 308 2219 94 201 212 212 304 2220 115 206 201 201 308 2221 43 212 202 212 308 2222 85 212 212 212 307 2223 84 203 212 212 303 2224 88 204 202 212 306 2225 109 204 201 201 303 2226 85 204 212 212 301 2227 72 204 202 212 305 2228 89 206 202 212 306 2229 5 205 201 201 302 2230 120 201 201 201 304 2231 40 210 202 212 306 2232 96 209 201 201 302 2233 6 210 202 212 306 2234 10 211 202 212 308 2235 98 205 201 201 302 2236 30 210 201 201 305 2237 45 205 201 201 303 2238 111 204 202 212 308 2239 9 212 212 212 305 2240 50 212 202 212 307 2241 23 205 202 212 301 2242 101 211 201 201 306 2243 96 201 201 201 308 2244 88 210 201 201 301 2245 34 205 201 201 304 2246 127 210 201 201 301 2247 58 202 212 212 306 2248 28 212 202 212 302 2249 109 212 201 201 305 2250 86 201 202 212 301 2251 86 210 212 212 303 2252 52 201 202 212 306 2253 66 201 212 212 304 2254 85 211 212 212 301 2255 88 209 212 212 307 2256 68 204 212 212 304 2257 98 212 201 201 307 2258 96 212 201 201 301 2259 106 205 212 212 307 2260 78 204 201 201 307 2261 48 212 202 212 303 2262 59 206 201 201 306 2263 29 210 202 212 306 2264 104 210 202 212 307 2265 60 202 201 201 301 2266 27 212 202 212 306 2267 123 201 201 201 307 2268 97 210 201 201 304 2269 125 201 212 212 308 2270 16 205 201 201 306 2271 15 211 212 212 302

Compounds having the formula:

wherein R₃, R_(C), R₅, R₆, and R₇ are defined in Table 14:

TABLE 14 Compound No. R₃ R_(C) R₅ R₆ R₇ 2272 91 210 201 201 308 2273 80 204 212 212 306 2274 85 204 212 212 301 2275 125 201 212 212 308 2276 98 208 201 201 308 2277 87 206 202 212 302 2278 96 212 212 212 307 2279 60 202 201 201 301 2280 126 212 202 212 307 2281 72 204 202 212 305 2282 88 210 202 212 306 2283 96 210 212 212 305 2284 41 202 202 212 302 2285 92 204 212 212 301 2286 88 206 212 212 301 2287 86 205 201 201 303 2288 86 201 202 212 301 2289 65 212 212 212 306 2290 5 205 201 201 302 2291 9 212 212 212 305 2292 76 202 202 212 306 2293 119 212 212 212 302 2294 48 212 202 212 303 2295 71 211 202 212 306 2296 58 202 212 212 306 2297 105 212 202 212 306 2298 98 204 212 212 301 2299 120 201 201 201 304 2300 103 205 201 201 301 2301 31 208 212 212 305 2302 53 204 201 201 303 2303 115 206 201 201 308 2304 37 204 202 212 306 2305 54 212 201 201 302 2306 63 210 202 212 308 2307 6 210 202 212 306 2308 88 204 202 212 306 2309 123 201 201 201 307 2310 90 205 212 212 305 2311 96 201 201 201 304 2312 100 212 212 212 308 2313 81 210 212 212 301 2314 42 205 212 212 308 2315 95 204 201 201 308 2316 85 212 212 212 307 2317 14 203 201 201 308 2318 32 211 212 212 301 2319 109 201 212 212 301 2320 88 211 201 201 306 2321 83 211 212 212 303 2322 85 210 202 212 303 2323 45 205 201 201 303 2324 130 206 202 212 306 2325 13 204 201 201 302 2326 99 203 202 212 307 2327 129 211 202 212 302 2328 86 201 212 212 302 2329 55 204 201 201 302 2330 91 203 201 201 306 2331 25 204 202 212 306 2332 27 212 202 212 306 2333 64 212 201 201 308 2334 18 202 202 212 306 2335 117 211 202 212 302 2336 121 209 202 212 308 2337 96 204 201 201 308 2338 36 212 201 201 301 2339 91 201 201 201 305 2340 79 206 212 212 301 2341 24 204 201 201 301 2342 22 211 201 201 308 2343 124 203 201 201 308 2344 44 202 201 201 307 2345 69 210 201 201 303 2346 56 209 202 212 304 2347 104 210 202 212 307 2348 50 212 202 212 307 2349 3 203 202 212 302 2350 89 206 202 212 306 2351 7 204 201 201 307 2352 21 212 202 212 301 2353 96 211 201 201 301 2354 85 204 202 212 301 2355 62 205 212 212 303 2356 8 204 212 212 301 2357 11 212 212 212 306 2358 46 204 202 212 308 2359 4 201 201 201 304 2360 52 201 202 212 306 2361 66 201 212 212 304 2362 59 206 201 201 306 2363 68 204 212 212 304 2364 101 212 202 212 307 2365 47 203 202 212 306 2366 128 212 201 201 303 2367 78 204 201 201 307 2368 70 205 201 201 302 2369 85 204 212 212 308 2370 1 201 212 212 308 2371 39 204 212 212 302 2372 109 207 201 201 302 2373 17 207 201 201 308 2374 112 212 201 201 304 2375 88 209 212 212 307 2376 75 204 202 212 302 2377 122 201 201 201 308 2378 118 203 212 212 306 2379 109 207 201 201 304 2380 57 202 212 212 308 2381 88 208 212 212 301 2382 61 202 202 212 301 2383 30 210 201 201 305 2384 28 212 202 212 302 2385 86 210 212 212 303 2386 26 209 212 212 303 2387 108 205 212 212 302 2388 101 207 212 212 301 2389 35 209 202 212 301 2390 49 209 201 201 307 2391 88 206 202 212 303 2392 77 204 212 212 301 2393 109 207 201 201 306 2394 19 202 201 201 308 2395 96 201 201 201 308 2396 20 201 201 201 305 2397 91 212 201 201 304 2398 127 210 201 201 301 2399 86 212 212 212 301 2400 116 205 202 212 301 2401 101 201 212 212 308 2402 10 211 202 212 308 2403 98 205 201 201 302 2404 33 203 202 212 302 2405 88 210 201 201 301 2406 96 209 201 201 302 2407 67 211 201 201 302 2408 84 203 212 212 303 2409 74 210 201 201 303 2410 51 211 201 201 307 2411 111 204 202 212 308 2412 98 212 201 201 307 2413 23 205 202 212 301 2414 114 212 202 212 304 2415 98 209 201 201 307 2416 110 207 201 201 302 2417 106 205 212 212 307 2418 109 204 212 212 303 2419 93 205 212 212 307 2420 113 210 201 201 307 2421 2 201 201 201 308 2422 91 209 212 212 302 2423 107 204 201 201 302 2424 43 212 202 212 308 2425 16 205 201 201 306 2426 91 206 212 212 307 2427 29 210 202 212 306 2428 101 211 201 201 306 2429 102 201 201 201 308 2430 73 210 202 212 308 2431 109 212 201 201 305 2432 101 205 202 212 302 2433 82 209 202 212 302 2434 97 210 201 201 304 2435 98 208 201 201 301 2436 96 212 201 201 301 2437 85 211 212 212 301 2438 109 204 201 201 303 2439 101 203 201 201 301 2440 34 205 201 201 304 2441 86 204 212 212 304 2442 38 206 201 201 305 2443 12 207 201 201 303 2444 40 210 202 212 306 2445 94 201 212 212 304 2446 15 211 212 212 302

Biological Evaluation EXAMPLE 2 Cell Proliferation Assays

A panel of cancer cell lines is obtained from the DCTP Tumor Repository, National Cancer Institute (Frederick, Md.) or ATCC (Rockville, Md.). Cell cultures are maintained in Hyclone RPMI 1640 medium (Logan, Utah) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum and 20 mM HEPES buffer, final pH 7.2, at 37° C. with a 5% CO₂ atmosphere. Cultures are maintained at sub-confluent densities. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) are purchased from Clonetics, a division of Cambrex (Walkersville, Md.). Cultures are established from cryopreserved stocks using Clonetics EGM-2 medium supplemented with 20 mM HEPES, final pH 7.2, at 37° C. with a 5% CO₂ atmosphere.

For proliferation assays, cells are seeded with the appropriate medium into 96 well plates at 1,000-2,500 cells per well, depending on the cell line, and are incubated overnight. The following day, test compound, DMSO solution (negative control), or Actinomycin D (positive control) is added to the appropriate wells as 10× concentrated stocks prepared in phosphate buffered saline. The cell plates are then incubated for an additional 2-5 days, depending on the cell line, to allow proliferation to occur. To measure cell density, 50 μL of WST-1 solution (Roche Applied Science, IN) diluted 1:5 in phosphate buffered saline is added to each well, and the cells incubated for an additional 1-5 hrs., again depending on the cell line. Optical density is determined for each well at 450 nM using a Tecan GeniosPro plate reader (RTP, NC). The percentage of cell growth is determined by comparing the cell growth in the presence of test compounds to cells treated with DMSO vehicle (control, 100% growth) and cells treated with Actinomycin D (10 μM, 0% growth).

Immediately after the WST-1 determination, the medium is removed from the PC-3, NCI-H460 and HUVEC cell lines, and the plates stored at −80° C. Using these assay plates, relative amounts of DNA in each well are determined using the Cyquant DNA assay kit from R&D Systems (Eugene, Oreg.) following the manufacturer's directions. Results for each compound treatment are compared to DMSO vehicle control (100%) and 10 μM Actinomycin D treated cells (0%).

EXAMPLE 3 Determination of Affinity for HSP-90 Heat Shock Protein 90

Affinity of test compounds for HSP-90 is determined as follows: Protein mixtures obtained from a variety of organ tissues (for example: spleen, liver and lung) are reversibly bound to a purine affinity column to capture purine-binding proteins, especially HSP-90. The purine affinity column is washed several times, and then eluted with 20 μM, 100 μM, and 500 μM of test compound. Compounds of Formula I elute HP-90 in a dose-dependent manner vs. a control elution using dimethylsulfoxide. The elution profile of Formula I compounds is determined by 1-dimensional SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Gels are stained with a fluorescent stain such as sypro ruby (a highly sensitive fluorescent protein stain that can readily detect less than 1 fmol of total protein, i.e., less than 0.04 ng for a 40 kDa protein) or silver nitrate. The gels are imaged using a standard flat bed gel imager and the amount of protein estimated by densitometry. The percent of HSP-90 protein eluted from the column at each concentration is determined and IC₅₀ values are calculated from these estimates.

The invention and the manner and process of making and using it, are now described in such full, clear, concise and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the art to which it pertains, to make and use the same. It is to be understood that the foregoing describes preferred embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. To particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter regarded as invention, the following claims conclude this specification. 

1. A compound according to the formula,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein each m is independently 0, 1, or 2; n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; Q₂ is O, S, or NR₄; Q₃ is N or CR₄; X₁ is N or CR_(C); X₂ and X₃ are independently C(R₅)(R₆), O, NR₅, or S(O)_(m); Y is N or CR_(C); one R_(Q) is R₃ and the other is R₂₁, wherein R₂₁ is cyano, —C(O)OH, —C(O)—O(C₁-C₆alkyl), or a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; or R₁ and R₂ together with the nitrogen to which they are both attached, form a heterocycloalkyl which optionally contains one or more additional heteroatoms which are, independently, O, N, S, or N(R_(CN)) and X₄ is O, S, NH, NOH, N—NH₂, N—NHaryl, N—NH—(C₁-C₆ alkyl), or N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy); R₃ and each R₄ are each independently (a) H, (b) halo, or (c) a C₁-C₁₅ alkyl group where up to six of the carbon atoms in said alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other, wherein each R₂₂ is independently (i) heteroaryl, (ii) aryl, (iii) saturated or unsaturated C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl, or (iv) saturated or unsaturated C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl, wherein each R₂₂ is independently optionally substituted with at least one group, which independently is hydroxy, halo, amino, cyano, carboxy, carboxamido, nitro, oxo, —S—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO—(C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO-aryl, —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, (C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino; and each R₂₂ is optionally fused to a C₆-C₁₀ aryl group, C₅-C₈ saturated cyclic group, or a C₅-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl group; wherein each (c) is optionally substituted with halo, cyano, nitro, R_(C), —S(O)_(m)—R_(N′), —O-G, or —N(G)₂, or R₂₂, wherein each G is independently —H, (C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, (C₁-C₁₀) haloalkyl, (C₂-C₆)alkenyl, (C₂-C₆)alkynyl, or (C₁-C₁₀)alkyl-Z, wherein Z is —OR₀ or —N(R₃₀)₂, wherein each R₃₀ is independently —H or C₁-C₆ alkyl, or N(R₃₀)₂ represents pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, azepanyl, 1,3- or 1,4-diazepanyl, or morpholinyl, each of which is optionally substituted with hydroxy, amino, aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, mono- or di(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, or halogen; R_(O) is —R_(O′) or —C(O)R_(O′),  wherein R_(O′) is hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein  each R_(O′), is optionally substituted with at least one group that are each independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; or R₃ and R₄ together with the atoms to which they are attached form a 5-12 membered mono-, bi-, or tricyclic ring system fused to the ring containing Q₂ and Q₃, where the 5-12 membered ring is partially unsaturated or aromatic and optionally contains one or two of oxygen, S(O)_(m), nitrogen, or NR₃₃ where R₃₃ is hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl; R₇ is O, S, NH, N—OH, N—NH₂, N—NHR₂₂, N—NH— (C₁-C₆ alkyl), N—O—(C₀-C₆)alkyl-R₂₂, or N—(C₁-C₆ alkoxy optionally substituted with carboxy); each R_(C) is independently halogen, cyano, nitro, or R_(N); and each R_(N) is independently hydrogen, —C(O)R_(N′), C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein each R_(N) is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, cyano, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, carboxamide, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein the aryl and heteroaryl groups within R_(N) are optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, or carboxamide; R_(N′) is —C₁-C₆ alkyl, —OR_(N″), or —N(R_(CN))₂, wherein each R_(CN) is independently —H, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, —C(O)R_(N″), —C(O)OR_(N″), —C(O)N(R_(N″))₂, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein each R_(CN) is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and each R_(N″) is independently hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, C₀-C₁₀ alkyl-aryl, or C₀-C₁₀ alkyl-heteroaryl; R₅ and R₆ are each independently H, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ haloalkyl, or aryl, wherein the aryl is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆)alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide, or wherein any two adjacent substituted aryl positions, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, optionally form an unsaturated cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; or R₅ and R₆ together with the carbon to which they are attached form a 3-8 membered ring.
 2. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R₃ and each R₄ are independently hydrogen, halo, or -Z₁R_(Z1), wherein Z₁ is —O— or —NH—; and R_(Z1) is a C₁-C₁₄ alkyl group where up to five of the carbon atoms in the alkyl group are optionally replaced independently by R₂₂, carbonyl, ethenyl, ethynyl or a moiety selected from N, O, or S(O)_(m) with the proviso that two O atoms, two S atoms, or an O and S atom are not immediately adjacent each other, wherein R_(Z1) is optionally substituted at any available position with C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, hydroxy, carboxy, carboxamido, oxo, halo, amino, cyano, nitro, —SH, —S— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NH— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂NH-aryl, —SO₂-aryl, —SO— (C₁-C₆)alkyl, —SO₂-aryl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkenyloxy, C₂-C₁₀ alkynyloxy, mono- or di-(C₁-C₁₀)alkylamino, —OC₁-C₁₀ alkyl-Z, or R₂₂.
 3. A compound according to claim 1, wherein X₁ is N.
 4. A compound according to claim 1, wherein X₁ is CR_(C).
 5. A compound according to claim 1, wherein X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C).
 6. A compound according to claim 5, wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 7. A compound according to claim 6, wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 8. A compound according to claim 1, wherein X₁ and Y are each CR_(C).
 9. A compound according to claim 8, wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 10. A compound according to claim 9, wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 11. A compound according to claim 1 wherein R₂₁ is cyano.
 12. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and X₄ is O.
 13. A compound according to claim 12, wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.
 14. A compound according to claim 1 of the formula,


15. A compound according to claim 14, wherein X₁ is N.
 16. A compound according to claim 14, wherein X₁ is CR_(C).
 17. A compound according to claim 14, wherein X₁ is N and Y is CR_(C).
 18. A compound according to claim 17, wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 19. A compound according to claim 18, wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 20. A compound according to claim 14, wherein X₁ and Y are each CR_(C).
 21. A compound according to claim 20, wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 22. A compound according to claim 21, wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 23. A compound according to claim 14 wherein R₂₁ is cyano.
 24. A compound according to claim 14, wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and X₄ is O.
 25. A compound according to claim 24, wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.
 26. A compound according to claim 1, of the formula,


27. A compound according to claim 26, wherein X₁ is N.
 28. A compound according to claim 26, wherein X₁ is CR_(C).
 29. A compound according to claim 27, wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 30. A compound according to claim 29, wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 31. A compound according to claim 28, wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 32. A compound according to claim 31, wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 33. A compound according to claim 26 wherein R₂₁ is cyano.
 34. A compound according to claim 26, wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and X₄ is O.
 35. A compound according to claim 34, wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.
 36. A compound according to claim 1, of the formula


37. A compound according to claim 36, wherein X₁ is N.
 38. A compound according to claim 36, wherein X₁ is CR_(C).
 39. A compound according to claim 37, wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 40. A compound according to claim 39, wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 41. A compound according to claim 38, wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 42. A compound according to claim 41, wherein each R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 43. A compound according to claim 36 wherein R₂₁ is cyano.
 44. A compound according to claim 36, wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and X₄ is O.
 45. A compound according to claim 44, wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.
 46. A compound according to claim 1, of the formula,


47. A compound according to claim 46, wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 48. A compound according to claim 47, wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 49. A compound according to claim 46 wherein R₂₁ is cyano.
 50. A compound according to claim 46, wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and X₄ is O.
 51. A compound according to claim 50, wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.
 52. A compound according to claim 1, of the formula,


53. A compound according to claim 52, wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 54. A compound according to claim 53, wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 55. A compound according to claim 52 wherein R₂₁ is cyano.
 56. A compound according to claim 52, wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and X₄ is O.
 57. A compound according to claim 56, wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.
 58. A compound according to claim 1, of the formula,


59. A compound according to claim 58, wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 60. A compound according to claim 59, wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 61. A compound according to claim 58 wherein R₂₁ is cyano.
 62. A compound according to claim 58, wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and X₄ is O.
 63. A compound according to claim 62, wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.
 64. A compound according to claim 1, of the formula,


65. A compound according to claim 64, wherein R_(C) is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, C₁-C₁₀ haloalkyl, C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl(C₁-C₁₀)alkyl.
 66. A compound according to claim 65, wherein R_(C) is independently hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyclopropyl, or cyclopropylmethyl.
 67. A compound according to claim 64 wherein R₂₁ is cyano.
 68. A compound according to claim 64, wherein R₂₁ is a group of the formula

 wherein R₁ and R₂ are independently H, hydroxy, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₂-C₆ alkenyl, C₂-C₆ alkynyl, heteroaryl, aryl, C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl group is optionally substituted with from 1-4 groups that are independently C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, mono- or di-(C₁-C₆) alkylamino, nitro, halo(C₁-C₆)alkyl, halo(C₁-C₆)alkoxy, or carboxamide; and X₄ is O.
 69. A compound according to claim 68, wherein R₂₁ is —C(O)NH₂.
 70. A pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one compound or salt according to claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent, carrier, excipient, adjuvant or a combination thereof.
 71. A method of treating cancer, inflammation, or arthritis comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of claim
 1. 72. A method for treating a subject suffering from a disease or disorder of proteins that are either client proteins for HSP-90 or indirectly affect its client proteins, wherein disorder is selected from the group of inflammatory diseases, infections, autoimmune disorders, stroke, ischemia, cardiac disorders, neurological disorders, fibrogenetic disorders, proliferative disorders, tumors, leukemias, neoplasms, cancers, carcinomas, metabolic diseases, malignant disease, scleroderma, polymyositis, systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, liver cirrhosis, keloid formation, interstitial nephritis, pulmonary fibrosis, and sepsis, comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or salt of claim
 1. 73. A method of reducing the level of infection in a subject where the infection is caused by an organism selected from Plasmodium species, the method comprising administering to an infected subject an effective amount of a compound or salt according to claim
 1. 74. A method for treating a fungal infection in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound or salt according to claim 1 and an optional anti-fungal agent or drug.
 75. A method according to claim 71, for the treatment of cancer and further comprising administration of (a) at least one additional anti-cancer agent or composition or (b) radiation therapy.
 76. A method of treating a patient suffering from a viral infection comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim
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